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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,452.28, 296,393.91 and 179,694.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,452.28, 296,393.91 and 179,694.84 is: 268,379.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,452.28 : 296,393.91 = 179,694.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,452.28/296,393.91 = 179,694.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,452.28x = 296,393.91 × 179,694.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,452.28x = 53,260,456,234.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,260,456,234.42/198,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,379.16

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