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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,964.92, 298,551.06 and 88,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,964.92, 298,551.06 and 88,131 is: 132,242.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,964.92 : 298,551.06 = 88,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,964.92/298,551.06 = 88,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,964.92x = 298,551.06 × 88,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,964.92x = 26,311,603,468.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311,603,468.86/198,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,242.42

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