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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,644.40, 297,966.60 and 159,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,644.40, 297,966.60 and 159,278.40 is: 238,917.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,644.40 : 297,966.60 = 159,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,644.40/297,966.60 = 159,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,644.40x = 297,966.60 × 159,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,644.40x = 47,459,643,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,459,643,301.44/198,644.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,917.60

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