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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,152.37, 447,058.59 and 203,497.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,152.37, 447,058.59 and 203,497.14 is: 305,129.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,152.37 : 447,058.59 = 203,497.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,152.37/447,058.59 = 203,497.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,152.37x = 447,058.59 × 203,497.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,152.37x = 90,975,144,477.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,975,144,477.43/298,152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305,129.70

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