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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,017.60, 447,544.80 and 158,049.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,017.60, 447,544.80 and 158,049.60 is: 237,349.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,017.60 : 447,544.80 = 158,049.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,017.60/447,544.80 = 158,049.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,017.60x = 447,544.80 × 158,049.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,017.60x = 70,734,276,622.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,734,276,622.08/298,017.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,349.33

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