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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 262,955.73, 363,117.91 and 198,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 262,955.73, 363,117.91 and 198,314.24 is: 273,853.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    262,955.73 : 363,117.91 = 198,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    262,955.73/363,117.91 = 198,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    262,955.73x = 363,117.91 × 198,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    262,955.73x = 72,011,452,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,011,452,764.05/262,955.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,853.90

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