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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,996.24, 296,771.25 and 98,227.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,996.24, 296,771.25 and 98,227.94 is: 147,231.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,996.24 : 296,771.25 = 98,227.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,996.24/296,771.25 = 98,227.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,996.24x = 296,771.25 × 98,227.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,996.24x = 29,151,228,538.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,151,228,538.73/197,996.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,231.22

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