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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,017.40, 277,924.20 and 198,017.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,017.40, 277,924.20 and 198,017.40 is: 277,924.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,017.40 : 277,924.20 = 198,017.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,017.40/277,924.20 = 198,017.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,017.40x = 277,924.20 × 198,017.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,017.40x = 55,033,827,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,033,827,481.08/198,017.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,924.20

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