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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358,297.32, 536,264.60 and 198,126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358,297.32, 536,264.60 and 198,126.84 is: 296,536.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,297.32 : 536,264.60 = 198,126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,297.32/536,264.60 = 198,126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,297.32x = 536,264.60 × 198,126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,297.32x = 106,248,409,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,248,409,611.23/358,297.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296,536.99

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