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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,011.83, 447,072.83 and 98,346.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,011.83, 447,072.83 and 98,346.11 is: 147,537.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,011.83 : 447,072.83 = 98,346.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,011.83/447,072.83 = 98,346.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,011.83x = 447,072.83 × 98,346.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,011.83x = 43,967,873,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967,873,225.46/298,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,537.34

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