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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,818.44, 448,359.68 and 156,629.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,818.44, 448,359.68 and 156,629.68 is: 235,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,818.44 : 448,359.68 = 156,629.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,818.44/448,359.68 = 156,629.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,818.44x = 448,359.68 × 156,629.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,818.44x = 70,226,433,203.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,226,433,203.30/298,818.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,013.72

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