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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,158.19, 445,732.42 and 119,660.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,158.19, 445,732.42 and 119,660.73 is: 179,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,158.19 : 445,732.42 = 119,660.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,158.19/445,732.42 = 119,660.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,158.19x = 445,732.42 × 119,660.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,158.19x = 53,336,666,761.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,336,666,761.87/297,158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,489.14

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