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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,997.54, 445,717.72 and 119,506.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,997.54, 445,717.72 and 119,506.06 is: 179,348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,997.54 : 445,717.72 = 119,506.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,997.54/445,717.72 = 119,506.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,997.54x = 445,717.72 × 119,506.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,997.54x = 53,265,968,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,265,968,589.38/296,997.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,348.18

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