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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,170.16, 297,352.44 and 92,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,170.16, 297,352.44 and 92,997.68 is: 139,542.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,170.16 : 297,352.44 = 92,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,170.16/297,352.44 = 92,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,170.16x = 297,352.44 × 92,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,170.16x = 27,653,087,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,653,087,062.34/198,170.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,542.13

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