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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,589.70, 447,884.55 and 132,377.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,589.70, 447,884.55 and 132,377.70 is: 198,566.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,589.70 : 447,884.55 = 132,377.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,589.70/447,884.55 = 132,377.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,589.70x = 447,884.55 × 132,377.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,589.70x = 59,289,926,594.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,289,926,594.54/298,589.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,566.55

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