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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,013.14, 445,416 and 119,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,013.14, 445,416 and 119,474.10 is: 179,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,013.14 : 445,416 = 119,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,013.14/445,416 = 119,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,013.14x = 445,416 × 119,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,013.14x = 53,215,675,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,215,675,725.60/297,013.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,169.43

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