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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,514.88, 447,927.84 and 132,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,514.88, 447,927.84 and 132,264 is: 198,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,514.88 : 447,927.84 = 132,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,514.88/447,927.84 = 132,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,514.88x = 447,927.84 × 132,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,514.88x = 59,244,727,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,244,727,829.76/298,514.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,464.91

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