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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,461.30, 447,709.43 and 85,212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,461.30, 447,709.43 and 85,212.80 is: 127,824.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,461.30 : 447,709.43 = 85,212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,461.30/447,709.43 = 85,212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,461.30x = 447,709.43 × 85,212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,461.30x = 38,150,574,116.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,150,574,116.70/298,461.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,824.19

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