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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,736.11, 447,926.37 and 118,724.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,736.11, 447,926.37 and 118,724.14 is: 178,015.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,736.11 : 447,926.37 = 118,724.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,736.11/447,926.37 = 118,724.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,736.11x = 447,926.37 × 118,724.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,736.11x = 53,179,673,176.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,179,673,176.26/298,736.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,015.55

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