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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,348.99, 447,524.69 and 120,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,348.99, 447,524.69 and 120,859.36 is: 181,289.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,348.99 : 447,524.69 = 120,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,348.99/447,524.69 = 120,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,348.99x = 447,524.69 × 120,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,348.99x = 54,087,547,617.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,087,547,617.60/298,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,289.53

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