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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,072.91, 297,158.51 and 98,280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,072.91, 297,158.51 and 98,280.19 is: 147,444.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,072.91 : 297,158.51 = 98,280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,072.91/297,158.51 = 98,280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,072.91x = 297,158.51 × 98,280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,072.91x = 29,204,794,822.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,204,794,822.92/198,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,444.67

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