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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,190.80, 445,786.20 and 178,801.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,190.80, 445,786.20 and 178,801.20 is: 268,201.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,190.80 : 445,786.20 = 178,801.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,190.80/445,786.20 = 178,801.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,190.80x = 445,786.20 × 178,801.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,190.80x = 79,707,107,503.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,707,107,503.44/297,190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,201.80

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