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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,101.60, 447,152.40 and 98,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,101.60, 447,152.40 and 98,452.80 is: 147,679.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,101.60 : 447,152.40 = 98,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,101.60/447,152.40 = 98,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,101.60x = 447,152.40 × 98,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,101.60x = 44,023,405,806.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,023,405,806.72/298,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,679.20

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