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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,770.68, 448,225.94 and 118,866.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,770.68, 448,225.94 and 118,866.29 is: 178,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,770.68 : 448,225.94 = 118,866.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,770.68/448,225.94 = 118,866.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,770.68x = 448,225.94 × 118,866.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,770.68x = 53,278,954,569.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,278,954,569.56/298,770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,327.25

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