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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,388.89, 446,170.70 and 119,804.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,388.89, 446,170.70 and 119,804.57 is: 179,742.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,388.89 : 446,170.70 = 119,804.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,388.89/446,170.70 = 119,804.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,388.89x = 446,170.70 × 119,804.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,388.89x = 53,453,288,261.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,453,288,261.08/297,388.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,742.05

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