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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,805.44, 298,238.40 and 65,699.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,805.44, 298,238.40 and 65,699.76 is: 98,559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,805.44 : 298,238.40 = 65,699.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,805.44/298,238.40 = 65,699.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,805.44x = 298,238.40 × 65,699.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,805.44x = 19,594,191,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,191,302.78/198,805.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98,559.63

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