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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,985.30, 314,977.95 and 198,612.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,985.30, 314,977.95 and 198,612.90 is: 297,919.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,985.30 : 314,977.95 = 198,612.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,985.30/314,977.95 = 198,612.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,985.30x = 314,977.95 × 198,612.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,985.30x = 62,558,684,085.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,558,684,085.56/209,985.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,919.35

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