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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,493.15, 446,327.20 and 119,908.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,493.15, 446,327.20 and 119,908.75 is: 179,898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,493.15 : 446,327.20 = 119,908.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,493.15/446,327.20 = 119,908.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,493.15x = 446,327.20 × 119,908.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,493.15x = 53,518,534,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,518,534,111.59/297,493.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,898.38

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