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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,224.52, 417,196.44 and 198,216.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,224.52, 417,196.44 and 198,216.80 is: 297,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,224.52 : 417,196.44 = 198,216.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,224.52/417,196.44 = 198,216.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,224.52x = 417,196.44 × 198,216.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,224.52x = 82,695,343,308.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,695,343,308.19/278,224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,225.22

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