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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,141.41, 447,212.11 and 120,772.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,141.41, 447,212.11 and 120,772.97 is: 181,159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,141.41 : 447,212.11 = 120,772.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,141.41/447,212.11 = 120,772.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,141.41x = 447,212.11 × 120,772.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,141.41x = 54,011,136,965.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,011,136,965.41/298,141.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,159.46

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