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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249,211.89, 343,994.45 and 198,317.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249,211.89, 343,994.45 and 198,317.97 is: 273,744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249,211.89 : 343,994.45 = 198,317.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249,211.89/343,994.45 = 198,317.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249,211.89x = 343,994.45 × 198,317.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249,211.89x = 68,220,280,023.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,220,280,023.68/249,211.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,744.08

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