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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,259.30, 447,014.36 and 178,404.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,259.30, 447,014.36 and 178,404.68 is: 267,382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,259.30 : 447,014.36 = 178,404.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,259.30/447,014.36 = 178,404.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,259.30x = 447,014.36 × 178,404.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,259.30x = 79,749,453,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,749,453,851.20/298,259.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267,382.96

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