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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,154.16, 447,327.72 and 87,793.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,154.16, 447,327.72 and 87,793.20 is: 131,718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,154.16 : 447,327.72 = 87,793.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,154.16/447,327.72 = 87,793.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,154.16x = 447,327.72 × 87,793.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,154.16x = 39,272,331,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,272,331,987.50/298,154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,718.21

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