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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,715.89, 550,231.89 and 198,354.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,715.89, 550,231.89 and 198,354.75 is: 297,617.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,715.89 : 550,231.89 = 198,354.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,715.89/550,231.89 = 198,354.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,715.89x = 550,231.89 × 198,354.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,715.89x = 109,141,108,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,141,108,982.98/366,715.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297,617.62

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