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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,013.70, 438,020.55 and 198,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,013.70, 438,020.55 and 198,701.70 is: 298,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,013.70 : 438,020.55 = 198,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,013.70/438,020.55 = 198,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,013.70x = 438,020.55 × 198,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,013.70x = 87,035,427,919.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,035,427,919.94/292,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,052.55

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