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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,828.92, 298,285.59 and 174,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,828.92, 298,285.59 and 174,606 is: 260,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,828.92 : 298,285.59 = 174,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,828.92/298,285.59 = 174,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,828.92x = 298,285.59 × 174,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,828.92x = 52,082,453,727.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,082,453,727.54/199,828.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,635.22

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