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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,390.78, 446,529.02 and 120,243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,390.78, 446,529.02 and 120,243.78 is: 180,544.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,390.78 : 446,529.02 = 120,243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,390.78/446,529.02 = 120,243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,390.78x = 446,529.02 × 120,243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,390.78x = 53,692,337,244.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,692,337,244.50/297,390.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,544.73

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