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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,314, 298,972.08 and 51,570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,314, 298,972.08 and 51,570 is: 77,355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,314 : 298,972.08 = 51,570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,314/298,972.08 = 51,570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,314x = 298,972.08 × 51,570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,314x = 15,417,990,165.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,417,990,165.60/199,314
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77,355.28

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