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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,496.88, 447,900.84 and 132,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,496.88, 447,900.84 and 132,246 is: 198,437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,496.88 : 447,900.84 = 132,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,496.88/447,900.84 = 132,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,496.88x = 447,900.84 × 132,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,496.88x = 59,233,094,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,233,094,486.64/298,496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,437.90

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