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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,208.52, 447,218.01 and 98,491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,208.52, 447,218.01 and 98,491.68 is: 147,706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,208.52 : 447,218.01 = 98,491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,208.52/447,218.01 = 98,491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,208.52x = 447,218.01 × 98,491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,208.52x = 44,047,253,131.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,253,131.16/298,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,706.22

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