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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,111, 296,831.06 and 141,664.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,111, 296,831.06 and 141,664.54 is: 212,256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,111 : 296,831.06 = 141,664.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,111/296,831.06 = 141,664.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,111x = 296,831.06 × 141,664.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,111x = 42,050,435,572.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,050,435,572.61/198,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212,256.94

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