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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,999.70, 410,999.55 and 198,766.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,999.70, 410,999.55 and 198,766.90 is: 298,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,999.70 : 410,999.55 = 198,766.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,999.70/410,999.55 = 198,766.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,999.70x = 410,999.55 × 198,766.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,999.70x = 81,693,106,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,693,106,454.90/273,999.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,150.35

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