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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,975.08, 298,274.96 and 99,040.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,975.08, 298,274.96 and 99,040.78 is: 148,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,975.08 : 298,274.96 = 99,040.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,975.08/298,274.96 = 99,040.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,975.08x = 298,274.96 × 99,040.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,975.08x = 29,541,384,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,541,384,692.87/198,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,467.76

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