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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,039.20, 438,058.80 and 198,727.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,039.20, 438,058.80 and 198,727.20 is: 298,090.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,039.20 : 438,058.80 = 198,727.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,039.20/438,058.80 = 198,727.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,039.20x = 438,058.80 × 198,727.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,039.20x = 87,054,198,759.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,054,198,759.36/292,039.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,090.80

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