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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,855.68, 298,577.28 and 132,707.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,855.68, 298,577.28 and 132,707.84 is: 199,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,855.68 : 298,577.28 = 132,707.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,855.68/298,577.28 = 132,707.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,855.68x = 298,577.28 × 132,707.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,855.68x = 39,623,545,901.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,623,545,901.88/198,855.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199,257.80

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