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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,842.92, 298,264.38 and 163,708.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,842.92, 298,264.38 and 163,708.77 is: 245,563.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,842.92 : 298,264.38 = 163,708.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,842.92/298,264.38 = 163,708.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,842.92x = 298,264.38 × 163,708.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,842.92x = 48,828,493,293.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,828,493,293.29/198,842.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,563.15

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