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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,041.20, 438,061.80 and 198,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,041.20, 438,061.80 and 198,729.20 is: 298,093.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,041.20 : 438,061.80 = 198,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,041.20/438,061.80 = 198,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,041.20x = 438,061.80 × 198,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,041.20x = 87,055,671,064.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,055,671,064.56/292,041.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,093.80

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