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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,005.86, 445,405.11 and 119,466.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,005.86, 445,405.11 and 119,466.82 is: 179,158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,005.86 : 445,405.11 = 119,466.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,005.86/445,405.11 = 119,466.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,005.86x = 445,405.11 × 119,466.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,005.86x = 53,211,132,103.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,211,132,103.45/297,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,158.53

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