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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,521.88, 447,938.34 and 132,271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,521.88, 447,938.34 and 132,271 is: 198,475.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,521.88 : 447,938.34 = 132,271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,521.88/447,938.34 = 132,271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,521.88x = 447,938.34 × 132,271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,521.88x = 59,249,252,170.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,249,252,170.14/298,521.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,475.41

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