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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,889.88, 475,014.96 and 198,644.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,889.88, 475,014.96 and 198,644.26 is: 297,765.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,889.88 : 475,014.96 = 198,644.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,889.88/475,014.96 = 198,644.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,889.88x = 475,014.96 × 198,644.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,889.88x = 94,358,992,843.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,358,992,843.05/316,889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,765.88

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