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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,701.70, 448,052.55 and 188,109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,701.70, 448,052.55 and 188,109.70 is: 282,164.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,701.70 : 448,052.55 = 188,109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,701.70/448,052.55 = 188,109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,701.70x = 448,052.55 × 188,109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,701.70x = 84,283,030,764.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,283,030,764.74/298,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282,164.55

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