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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,450.08, 447,675.12 and 98,716.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,450.08, 447,675.12 and 98,716.80 is: 148,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,450.08 : 447,675.12 = 98,716.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,450.08/447,675.12 = 98,716.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,450.08x = 447,675.12 × 98,716.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,450.08x = 44,193,055,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193,055,286.02/298,450.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,075.20

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