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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,036, 273,304.08 and 113,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,036, 273,304.08 and 113,151.24 is: 156,156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,036 : 273,304.08 = 113,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,036/273,304.08 = 113,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,036x = 273,304.08 × 113,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,036x = 30,924,695,549.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,924,695,549.06/198,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,156.94

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