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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,165.60, 447,248.40 and 98,516.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,165.60, 447,248.40 and 98,516.80 is: 147,775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,165.60 : 447,248.40 = 98,516.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,165.60/447,248.40 = 98,516.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,165.60x = 447,248.40 × 98,516.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,165.60x = 44,061,481,173.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,061,481,173.12/298,165.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,775.20

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