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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,611.84, 447,865.92 and 101,619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,611.84, 447,865.92 and 101,619.84 is: 152,412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,611.84 : 447,865.92 = 101,619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,611.84/447,865.92 = 101,619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,611.84x = 447,865.92 × 101,619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,611.84x = 45,512,063,131.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512,063,131.85/298,611.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,412.12

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