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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,229.74, 447,368.45 and 179,098.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,229.74, 447,368.45 and 179,098.38 is: 268,661.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,229.74 : 447,368.45 = 179,098.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,229.74/447,368.45 = 179,098.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,229.74x = 447,368.45 × 179,098.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,229.74x = 80,122,966,594.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,122,966,594.15/298,229.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,661.89

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