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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,268.70, 447,403.05 and 101,276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,268.70, 447,403.05 and 101,276.70 is: 151,915.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,268.70 : 447,403.05 = 101,276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,268.70/447,403.05 = 101,276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,268.70x = 447,403.05 × 101,276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,268.70x = 45,311,504,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,311,504,473.94/298,268.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,915.05

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