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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,704.42, 447,709.94 and 120,990.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,704.42, 447,709.94 and 120,990.42 is: 181,345.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,704.42 : 447,709.94 = 120,990.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,704.42/447,709.94 = 120,990.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,704.42x = 447,709.94 × 120,990.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,704.42x = 54,168,613,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,168,613,678.77/298,704.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,345.20

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