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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 731,229.39, 1,096,866.90 and 198,761.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 731,229.39, 1,096,866.90 and 198,761.72 is: 298,148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    731,229.39 : 1,096,866.90 = 198,761.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    731,229.39/1,096,866.90 = 198,761.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    731,229.39x = 1,096,866.90 × 198,761.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    731,229.39x = 218,015,146,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,015,146,170.73/731,229.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298,148.77

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