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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,820.62, 297,671.22 and 149,131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,820.62, 297,671.22 and 149,131.98 is: 223,278.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,820.62 : 297,671.22 = 149,131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,820.62/297,671.22 = 149,131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,820.62x = 297,671.22 × 149,131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,820.62x = 44,392,298,427.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392,298,427.62/198,820.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223,278.14

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