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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,444.47, 447,385.30 and 148,543.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,444.47, 447,385.30 and 148,543.05 is: 222,674.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,444.47 : 447,385.30 = 148,543.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,444.47/447,385.30 = 148,543.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,444.47x = 447,385.30 × 148,543.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,444.47x = 66,455,976,987.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,455,976,987.17/298,444.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222,674.51

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