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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,647.30, 447,983.91 and 138,873.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,647.30, 447,983.91 and 138,873.18 is: 208,315.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,647.30 : 447,983.91 = 138,873.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,647.30/447,983.91 = 138,873.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,647.30x = 447,983.91 × 138,873.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,647.30x = 62,212,950,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,212,950,170.53/298,647.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,315.80

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