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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,666.20, 447,999.30 and 132,454.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,666.20, 447,999.30 and 132,454.20 is: 198,681.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,666.20 : 447,999.30 = 132,454.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,666.20/447,999.30 = 132,454.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,666.20x = 447,999.30 × 132,454.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,666.20x = 59,339,388,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,339,388,882.06/298,666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,681.30

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