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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,398.83, 447,602.96 and 166,119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,398.83, 447,602.96 and 166,119.84 is: 249,182.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,398.83 : 447,602.96 = 166,119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,398.83/447,602.96 = 166,119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,398.83x = 447,602.96 × 166,119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,398.83x = 74,355,731,268.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,355,731,268.13/298,398.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,182.39

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