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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,186.51, 445,890.74 and 119,743.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,186.51, 445,890.74 and 119,743.86 is: 179,660.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,186.51 : 445,890.74 = 119,743.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,186.51/445,890.74 = 119,743.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,186.51x = 445,890.74 × 119,743.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,186.51x = 53,392,678,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,392,678,345.86/297,186.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,660.50

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