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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,998.20, 296,997.30 and 119,266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,998.20, 296,997.30 and 119,266.20 is: 178,899.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,998.20 : 296,997.30 = 119,266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,998.20/296,997.30 = 119,266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,998.20x = 296,997.30 × 119,266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,998.20x = 35,421,739,381.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,421,739,381.26/197,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,899.30

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