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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340,257, 510,213.90 and 198,148.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340,257, 510,213.90 and 198,148.20 is: 297,122.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,257 : 510,213.90 = 198,148.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,257/510,213.90 = 198,148.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,257x = 510,213.90 × 198,148.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,257x = 101,097,965,899.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,097,965,899.98/340,257
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,122.37

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