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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,764.28, 448,441.68 and 158,522.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,764.28, 448,441.68 and 158,522.91 is: 237,941.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,764.28 : 448,441.68 = 158,522.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,764.28/448,441.68 = 158,522.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,764.28x = 448,441.68 × 158,522.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,764.28x = 71,088,278,991.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,088,278,991.69/298,764.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237,941.02

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