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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,669.74, 447,849.06 and 140,855.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,669.74, 447,849.06 and 140,855.82 is: 211,210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,669.74 : 447,849.06 = 140,855.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,669.74/447,849.06 = 140,855.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,669.74x = 447,849.06 × 140,855.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,669.74x = 63,082,146,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,082,146,582.53/298,669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,210.37

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