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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,916.80, 298,375.20 and 114,820.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,916.80, 298,375.20 and 114,820.80 is: 172,231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,916.80 : 298,375.20 = 114,820.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,916.80/298,375.20 = 114,820.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,916.80x = 298,375.20 × 114,820.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,916.80x = 34,259,679,164.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,259,679,164.16/198,916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172,231.20

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