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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,483.62, 447,807.42 and 88,121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,483.62, 447,807.42 and 88,121.52 is: 132,206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,483.62 : 447,807.42 = 88,121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,483.62/447,807.42 = 88,121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,483.62x = 447,807.42 × 88,121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,483.62x = 39,461,470,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,461,470,517.68/298,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,206.49

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