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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,691, 298,037.22 and 188,724.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,691, 298,037.22 and 188,724.76 is: 283,087.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,691 : 298,037.22 = 188,724.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,691/298,037.22 = 188,724.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,691x = 298,037.22 × 188,724.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,691x = 56,247,002,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,247,002,815.57/198,691
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283,087.82

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