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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,011.29, 447,016.81 and 87,649.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,011.29, 447,016.81 and 87,649.24 is: 131,473.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,011.29 : 447,016.81 = 87,649.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,011.29/447,016.81 = 87,649.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,011.29x = 447,016.81 × 87,649.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,011.29x = 39,180,683,663.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,180,683,663.72/298,011.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,473.82

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