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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,984.28, 274,617.66 and 148,595.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,984.28, 274,617.66 and 148,595.80 is: 205,076.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,984.28 : 274,617.66 = 148,595.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,984.28/274,617.66 = 148,595.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,984.28x = 274,617.66 × 148,595.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,984.28x = 40,807,030,881.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,807,030,881.83/198,984.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,076.66

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