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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 266,204.16, 398,093.37 and 198,783.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 266,204.16, 398,093.37 and 198,783.54 is: 297,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    266,204.16 : 398,093.37 = 198,783.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    266,204.16/398,093.37 = 198,783.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    266,204.16x = 398,093.37 × 198,783.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    266,204.16x = 79,134,409,339.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,134,409,339.13/266,204.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,269.62

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