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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,908.28, 448,374.30 and 119,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,908.28, 448,374.30 and 119,027.80 is: 178,546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,908.28 : 448,374.30 = 119,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,908.28/448,374.30 = 119,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,908.28x = 448,374.30 × 119,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,908.28x = 53,369,006,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,369,006,505.54/298,908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,546.43

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