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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,189.68, 447,284.52 and 76,573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,189.68, 447,284.52 and 76,573.68 is: 114,860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,189.68 : 447,284.52 = 76,573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,189.68/447,284.52 = 76,573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,189.68x = 447,284.52 × 76,573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,189.68x = 34,250,221,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,250,221,703.43/298,189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114,860.52

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