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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331,259.14, 496,247.19 and 198,244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331,259.14, 496,247.19 and 198,244.18 is: 296,982.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,259.14 : 496,247.19 = 198,244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,259.14/496,247.19 = 198,244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,259.14x = 496,247.19 × 198,244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,259.14x = 98,378,117,258.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,378,117,258.85/331,259.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,982.35

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