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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300,275.92, 414,200.24 and 198,302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300,275.92, 414,200.24 and 198,302.32 is: 273,537.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300,275.92 : 414,200.24 = 198,302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300,275.92/414,200.24 = 198,302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300,275.92x = 414,200.24 × 198,302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300,275.92x = 82,136,868,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,136,868,536.56/300,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,537.98

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