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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,072.77, 447,153.62 and 98,414.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,072.77, 447,153.62 and 98,414.25 is: 147,636.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,072.77 : 447,153.62 = 98,414.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,072.77/447,153.62 = 98,414.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,072.77x = 447,153.62 × 98,414.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,072.77x = 44,006,287,655.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006,287,655.01/298,072.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,636.05

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