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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,003.80, 297,005.70 and 191,005.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,003.80, 297,005.70 and 191,005.40 is: 286,508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,003.80 : 297,005.70 = 191,005.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,003.80/297,005.70 = 191,005.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,003.80x = 297,005.70 × 191,005.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,003.80x = 56,729,692,530.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,729,692,530.78/198,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286,508.10

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