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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,901, 446,710.70 and 108,229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,901, 446,710.70 and 108,229.10 is: 162,292.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,901 : 446,710.70 = 108,229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,901/446,710.70 = 108,229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,901x = 446,710.70 × 108,229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,901x = 48,347,097,021.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,347,097,021.37/297,901
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,292.50

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