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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,678.74, 447,862.56 and 140,864.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,678.74, 447,862.56 and 140,864.82 is: 211,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,678.74 : 447,862.56 = 140,864.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,678.74/447,862.56 = 140,864.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,678.74x = 447,862.56 × 140,864.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,678.74x = 63,088,078,899.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,088,078,899.14/298,678.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,223.87

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