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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,558.27, 446,196.70 and 115,274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,558.27, 446,196.70 and 115,274.45 is: 172,857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,558.27 : 446,196.70 = 115,274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,558.27/446,196.70 = 115,274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,558.27x = 446,196.70 × 115,274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,558.27x = 51,435,080,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,435,080,011.62/297,558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,857.17

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