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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,997.74, 296,773.50 and 98,229.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,997.74, 296,773.50 and 98,229.44 is: 147,233.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,997.74 : 296,773.50 = 98,229.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,997.74/296,773.50 = 98,229.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,997.74x = 296,773.50 × 98,229.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,997.74x = 29,151,894,711.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,151,894,711.84/197,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,233.47

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