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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,843.92, 298,265.88 and 163,709.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,843.92, 298,265.88 and 163,709.77 is: 245,564.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,843.92 : 298,265.88 = 163,709.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,843.92/298,265.88 = 163,709.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,843.92x = 298,265.88 × 163,709.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,843.92x = 48,829,038,613.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,829,038,613.65/198,843.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245,564.66

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