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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,945.72, 298,408.86 and 74,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,945.72, 298,408.86 and 74,277 is: 111,411.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,945.72 : 298,408.86 = 74,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,945.72/298,408.86 = 74,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,945.72x = 298,408.86 × 74,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,945.72x = 22,164,914,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,914,894.22/198,945.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111,411.87

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