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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,907.12, 445,535.64 and 119,432.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,907.12, 445,535.64 and 119,432.07 is: 179,218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,907.12 : 445,535.64 = 119,432.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,907.12/445,535.64 = 119,432.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,907.12x = 445,535.64 × 119,432.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,907.12x = 53,211,243,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,211,243,743.97/296,907.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,218.48

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