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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,013.46, 295,282.38 and 176,503.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,013.46, 295,282.38 and 176,503.10 is: 263,205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,013.46 : 295,282.38 = 176,503.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,013.46/295,282.38 = 176,503.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,013.46x = 295,282.38 × 176,503.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,013.46x = 52,118,254,562.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,118,254,562.86/198,013.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,205.62

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