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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,285.68, 447,584.16 and 120,923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,285.68, 447,584.16 and 120,923.76 is: 181,448.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,285.68 : 447,584.16 = 120,923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,285.68/447,584.16 = 120,923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,285.68x = 447,584.16 × 120,923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,285.68x = 54,123,559,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,123,559,543.64/298,285.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,448.74

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