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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299,061.52, 448,411.59 and 119,174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299,061.52, 448,411.59 and 119,174.62 is: 178,689.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299,061.52 : 448,411.59 = 119,174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299,061.52/448,411.59 = 119,174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299,061.52x = 448,411.59 × 119,174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299,061.52x = 53,439,280,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,439,280,167.72/299,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,689.93

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