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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,033.85, 295,601.88 and 170,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,033.85, 295,601.88 and 170,133.20 is: 253,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,033.85 : 295,601.88 = 170,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,033.85/295,601.88 = 170,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,033.85x = 295,601.88 × 170,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,033.85x = 50,291,693,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,291,693,770.42/198,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,955.04

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