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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289,005.06, 398,767.23 and 198,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289,005.06, 398,767.23 and 198,327.96 is: 273,651.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289,005.06 : 398,767.23 = 198,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289,005.06/398,767.23 = 198,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289,005.06x = 398,767.23 × 198,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289,005.06x = 79,086,691,240.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,086,691,240.75/289,005.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,651.58

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