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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,667.70, 448,001.55 and 132,455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,667.70, 448,001.55 and 132,455.70 is: 198,683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,667.70 : 448,001.55 = 132,455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,667.70/448,001.55 = 132,455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,667.70x = 448,001.55 × 132,455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,667.70x = 59,340,358,906.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,340,358,906.34/298,667.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198,683.55

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