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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,591.79, 447,963.55 and 88,229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,591.79, 447,963.55 and 88,229.72 is: 132,367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,591.79 : 447,963.55 = 88,229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,591.79/447,963.55 = 88,229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,591.79x = 447,963.55 × 88,229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,591.79x = 39,523,699,486.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,523,699,486.04/298,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,367.00

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