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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297,992.89, 447,003.11 and 98,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297,992.89, 447,003.11 and 98,330.72 is: 147,500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297,992.89 : 447,003.11 = 98,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297,992.89/447,003.11 = 98,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297,992.89x = 447,003.11 × 98,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297,992.89x = 43,954,138,274.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,954,138,274.39/297,992.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,500.63

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