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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,003.70, 297,005.55 and 127,962.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,003.70, 297,005.55 and 127,962.10 is: 191,943.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,003.70 : 297,005.55 = 127,962.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,003.70/297,005.55 = 127,962.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,003.70x = 297,005.55 × 127,962.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,003.70x = 38,005,453,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,005,453,889.66/198,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,943.15

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