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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,949.30, 296,729.55 and 98,124.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,949.30, 296,729.55 and 98,124.90 is: 147,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,949.30 : 296,729.55 = 98,124.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,949.30/296,729.55 = 98,124.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,949.30x = 296,729.55 × 98,124.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,949.30x = 29,116,557,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,116,557,420.80/197,949.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,090.98

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