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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209,999.80, 314,999.70 and 198,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209,999.80, 314,999.70 and 198,627.40 is: 297,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209,999.80 : 314,999.70 = 198,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209,999.80/314,999.70 = 198,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209,999.80x = 314,999.70 × 198,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209,999.80x = 62,567,571,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,567,571,411.78/209,999.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,941.10

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