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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,871.13, 298,187.72 and 134,907.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,871.13, 298,187.72 and 134,907.89 is: 202,281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,871.13 : 298,187.72 = 134,907.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,871.13/298,187.72 = 134,907.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,871.13x = 298,187.72 × 134,907.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,871.13x = 40,227,873,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,227,873,963.63/198,871.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,281.12

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