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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298,985.33, 448,223.99 and 139,154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298,985.33, 448,223.99 and 139,154.09 is: 208,612.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298,985.33 : 448,223.99 = 139,154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298,985.33/448,223.99 = 139,154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298,985.33x = 448,223.99 × 139,154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298,985.33x = 62,372,198,507.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,372,198,507.73/298,985.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,612.90

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