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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,007.86, 445,408.11 and 119,468.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,007.86, 445,408.11 and 119,468.82 is: 179,161.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,007.86 : 445,408.11 = 119,468.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,007.86/445,408.11 = 119,468.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,007.86x = 445,408.11 × 119,468.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,007.86x = 53,212,381,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,212,381,320.13/297,007.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,161.53

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