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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265,326.93, 398,182.77 and 198,945.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265,326.93, 398,182.77 and 198,945.81 is: 298,562.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265,326.93 : 398,182.77 = 198,945.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265,326.93/398,182.77 = 198,945.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265,326.93x = 398,182.77 × 198,945.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265,326.93x = 79,216,793,705.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,216,793,705.69/265,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,562.96

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