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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,724.08, 447,863.64 and 130,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,724.08, 447,863.64 and 130,212.40 is: 195,221.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,724.08 : 447,863.64 = 130,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,724.08/447,863.64 = 130,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,724.08x = 447,863.64 × 130,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,724.08x = 58,317,399,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,317,399,437.14/298,724.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,221.62

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