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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,175.18, 447,225.03 and 98,446.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,175.18, 447,225.03 and 98,446.59 is: 147,657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,175.18 : 447,225.03 = 98,446.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,175.18/447,225.03 = 98,446.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,175.18x = 447,225.03 × 98,446.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,175.18x = 44,027,779,166.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,027,779,166.15/298,175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,657.43

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