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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,192.38, 447,385.77 and 140,436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,192.38, 447,385.77 and 140,436.78 is: 210,700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,192.38 : 447,385.77 = 140,436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,192.38/447,385.77 = 140,436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,192.38x = 447,385.77 × 140,436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,192.38x = 62,829,416,956.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,829,416,956.62/298,192.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,700.95

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