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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,209.16, 447,218.34 and 98,492.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,209.16, 447,218.34 and 98,492.32 is: 147,706.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,209.16 : 447,218.34 = 98,492.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,209.16/447,218.34 = 98,492.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,209.16x = 447,218.34 × 98,492.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,209.16x = 44,047,571,853.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,047,571,853.15/298,209.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,706.97

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