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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,999.70, 296,999.55 and 98,175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,999.70, 296,999.55 and 98,175.30 is: 147,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,999.70 : 296,999.55 = 98,175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,999.70/296,999.55 = 98,175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,999.70x = 296,999.55 × 98,175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,999.70x = 29,158,019,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158,019,921.12/197,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,262.95

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