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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,243.28, 445,879.50 and 119,726.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,243.28, 445,879.50 and 119,726.32 is: 179,595.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,243.28 : 445,879.50 = 119,726.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,243.28/445,879.50 = 119,726.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,243.28x = 445,879.50 × 119,726.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,243.28x = 53,383,511,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,383,511,698.44/297,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,595.35

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