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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,998.40, 277,897.60 and 197,998.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,998.40, 277,897.60 and 197,998.40 is: 277,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,998.40 : 277,897.60 = 197,998.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,998.40/277,897.60 = 197,998.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,998.40x = 277,897.60 × 197,998.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,998.40x = 55,023,280,163.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,023,280,163.84/197,998.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,897.60

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