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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,403.46, 416,281.98 and 198,497.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,403.46, 416,281.98 and 198,497.67 is: 274,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,403.46 : 416,281.98 = 198,497.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,403.46/416,281.98 = 198,497.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,403.46x = 416,281.98 × 198,497.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,403.46x = 82,631,001,229.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,631,001,229.77/301,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,154.12

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