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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,227.10, 445,835.49 and 119,729.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,227.10, 445,835.49 and 119,729.57 is: 179,592.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,227.10 : 445,835.49 = 119,729.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,227.10/445,835.49 = 119,729.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,227.10x = 445,835.49 × 119,729.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,227.10x = 53,379,692,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,379,692,623.03/297,227.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,592.28

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