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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,515.88, 447,929.34 and 132,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,515.88, 447,929.34 and 132,265 is: 198,466.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,515.88 : 447,929.34 = 132,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,515.88/447,929.34 = 132,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,515.88x = 447,929.34 × 132,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,515.88x = 59,245,374,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,245,374,155.10/298,515.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,466.41

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