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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,907, 446,719.72 and 108,235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,907, 446,719.72 and 108,235.12 is: 162,301.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,907 : 446,719.72 = 108,235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,907/446,719.72 = 108,235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,907x = 446,719.72 × 108,235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,907x = 48,350,762,500.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,350,762,500.57/297,907
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,301.53

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