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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,827, 446,795.85 and 98,161.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,827, 446,795.85 and 98,161.42 is: 147,260.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,827 : 446,795.85 = 98,161.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,827/446,795.85 = 98,161.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,827x = 446,795.85 × 98,161.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,827x = 43,858,115,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,858,115,086.11/297,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,260.37

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