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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,179.69, 445,784.11 and 119,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,179.69, 445,784.11 and 119,662.72 is: 179,499.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,179.69 : 445,784.11 = 119,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,179.69/445,784.11 = 119,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,179.69x = 445,784.11 × 119,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,179.69x = 53,343,737,721.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,343,737,721.76/297,179.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,499.95

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