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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,666.60, 297,999.90 and 185,447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,666.60, 297,999.90 and 185,447.40 is: 278,171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,666.60 : 297,999.90 = 185,447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,666.60/297,999.90 = 185,447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,666.60x = 297,999.90 × 185,447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,666.60x = 55,263,306,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,263,306,655.26/198,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278,171.10

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