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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,898.64, 475,027.92 and 198,652.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,898.64, 475,027.92 and 198,652.86 is: 297,778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,898.64 : 475,027.92 = 198,652.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,898.64/475,027.92 = 198,652.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,898.64x = 475,027.92 × 198,652.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,898.64x = 94,365,654,887.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,365,654,887.85/316,898.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,778.67

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