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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199,836.92, 298,297.52 and 174,614

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199,836.92, 298,297.52 and 174,614 is: 260,647.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199,836.92 : 298,297.52 = 174,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199,836.92/298,297.52 = 174,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199,836.92x = 298,297.52 × 174,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199,836.92x = 52,086,923,157.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,086,923,157.28/199,836.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,647.15

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