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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,037.76, 447,055.28 and 120,542.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,037.76, 447,055.28 and 120,542.56 is: 180,813.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,037.76 : 447,055.28 = 120,542.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,037.76/447,055.28 = 120,542.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,037.76x = 447,055.28 × 120,542.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,037.76x = 53,889,187,912.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889,187,912.72/298,037.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,813.29

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