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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,498.11, 446,177.91 and 119,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,498.11, 446,177.91 and 119,957.45 is: 179,908.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,498.11 : 446,177.91 = 119,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,498.11/446,177.91 = 119,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,498.11x = 446,177.91 × 119,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,498.11x = 53,522,364,329.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,522,364,329.93/297,498.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,908.25

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