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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,003.83, 447,005.71 and 87,641.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,003.83, 447,005.71 and 87,641.76 is: 131,462.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,003.83 : 447,005.71 = 87,641.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,003.83/447,005.71 = 87,641.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,003.83x = 447,005.71 × 87,641.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,003.83x = 39,176,367,154.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,176,367,154.45/298,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,462.63

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