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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,609.14, 447,767.91 and 130,271.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,609.14, 447,767.91 and 130,271.70 is: 195,343.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,609.14 : 447,767.91 = 130,271.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,609.14/447,767.91 = 130,271.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,609.14x = 447,767.91 × 130,271.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,609.14x = 58,331,486,841.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,331,486,841.15/298,609.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,343.94

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