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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,246.23, 296,994.82 and 153,654.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,246.23, 296,994.82 and 153,654.67 is: 230,191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,246.23 : 296,994.82 = 153,654.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,246.23/296,994.82 = 153,654.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,246.23x = 296,994.82 × 153,654.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,246.23x = 45,634,641,058.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,634,641,058.81/198,246.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,191.72

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