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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,994.96, 297,036.50 and 175,376.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,994.96, 297,036.50 and 175,376.08 is: 261,780.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,994.96 : 297,036.50 = 175,376.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,994.96/297,036.50 = 175,376.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,994.96x = 297,036.50 × 175,376.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,994.96x = 52,093,096,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,093,096,986.92/198,994.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261,780.99

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