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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,486.08, 447,729.12 and 98,752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,486.08, 447,729.12 and 98,752.96 is: 148,129.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,486.08 : 447,729.12 = 98,752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,486.08/447,729.12 = 98,752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,486.08x = 447,729.12 × 98,752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,486.08x = 44,214,575,878.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,214,575,878.20/298,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,129.44

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