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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,002.60, 298,503.90 and 128,143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,002.60, 298,503.90 and 128,143.80 is: 192,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,002.60 : 298,503.90 = 128,143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,002.60/298,503.90 = 128,143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,002.60x = 298,503.90 × 128,143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,002.60x = 38,251,424,060.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,251,424,060.82/199,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,215.70

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