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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,229.22, 447,374.91 and 95,774.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,229.22, 447,374.91 and 95,774.18 is: 143,671.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,229.22 : 447,374.91 = 95,774.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,229.22/447,374.91 = 95,774.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,229.22x = 447,374.91 × 95,774.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,229.22x = 42,846,962,920.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846,962,920.95/298,229.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,671.24

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