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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,829.92, 298,287.08 and 174,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,829.92, 298,287.08 and 174,607 is: 260,636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,829.92 : 298,287.08 = 174,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,829.92/298,287.08 = 174,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,829.92x = 298,287.08 × 174,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,829.92x = 52,083,012,177.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,083,012,177.56/199,829.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,636.71

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