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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,995.95, 446,950.18 and 120,499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,995.95, 446,950.18 and 120,499.03 is: 180,730.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,995.95 : 446,950.18 = 120,499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,995.95/446,950.18 = 120,499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,995.95x = 446,950.18 × 120,499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,995.95x = 53,857,063,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,857,063,148.33/297,995.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,730.86

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