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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,972.44, 298,409.44 and 124,054

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,972.44, 298,409.44 and 124,054 is: 186,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,972.44 : 298,409.44 = 124,054 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,972.44/298,409.44 = 124,054/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,972.44x = 298,409.44 × 124,054
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,972.44x = 37,018,884,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,018,884,669.76/198,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,050.31

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