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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,860.60, 448,809.30 and 158,892.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,860.60, 448,809.30 and 158,892.60 is: 238,614.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,860.60 : 448,809.30 = 158,892.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,860.60/448,809.30 = 158,892.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,860.60x = 448,809.30 × 158,892.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,860.60x = 71,312,476,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,312,476,581.18/298,860.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,614.51

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