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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,968.81, 298,265.60 and 99,034.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,968.81, 298,265.60 and 99,034.53 is: 148,458.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,968.81 : 298,265.60 = 99,034.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,968.81/298,265.60 = 99,034.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,968.81x = 298,265.60 × 99,034.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,968.81x = 29,538,593,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538,593,758.75/198,968.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,458.41

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