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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,644.83, 297,976.43 and 65,536.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,644.83, 297,976.43 and 65,536.72 is: 98,308.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,644.83 : 297,976.43 = 65,536.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,644.83/297,976.43 = 65,536.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,644.83x = 297,976.43 × 65,536.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,644.83x = 19,528,398,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,528,398,150.06/198,644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,308.11

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