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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,184.76, 445,888.11 and 119,742.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,184.76, 445,888.11 and 119,742.11 is: 179,657.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,184.76 : 445,888.11 = 119,742.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,184.76/445,888.11 = 119,742.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,184.76x = 445,888.11 × 119,742.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,184.76x = 53,391,583,115.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,391,583,115.31/297,184.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,657.88

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