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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316,905.08, 475,037.76 and 198,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316,905.08, 475,037.76 and 198,659.48 is: 297,788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316,905.08 : 475,037.76 = 198,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316,905.08/475,037.76 = 198,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316,905.08x = 475,037.76 × 198,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316,905.08x = 94,370,754,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,370,754,381.96/316,905.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,788.71

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