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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,797.73, 298,255.37 and 114,618.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,797.73, 298,255.37 and 114,618.28 is: 171,961.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,797.73 : 298,255.37 = 114,618.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,797.73/298,255.37 = 114,618.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,797.73x = 298,255.37 × 114,618.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,797.73x = 34,185,517,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,185,517,510.16/198,797.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,961.31

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