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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,923.68, 448,517.58 and 156,734.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,923.68, 448,517.58 and 156,734.96 is: 235,171.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,923.68 : 448,517.58 = 156,734.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,923.68/448,517.58 = 156,734.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,923.68x = 448,517.58 × 156,734.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,923.68x = 70,298,384,960.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,298,384,960.60/298,923.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235,171.68

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