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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,155.60, 447,233.40 and 98,506.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,155.60, 447,233.40 and 98,506.80 is: 147,760.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,155.60 : 447,233.40 = 98,506.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,155.60/447,233.40 = 98,506.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,155.60x = 447,233.40 × 98,506.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,155.60x = 44,055,531,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,531,087.12/298,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,760.20

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