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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,701.20, 298,051.80 and 152,045.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,701.20, 298,051.80 and 152,045.20 is: 228,067.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,701.20 : 298,051.80 = 152,045.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,701.20/298,051.80 = 152,045.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,701.20x = 298,051.80 × 152,045.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,701.20x = 45,317,345,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,317,345,541.36/198,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,067.80

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