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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,059.08, 273,304.38 and 116,378.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,059.08, 273,304.38 and 116,378.68 is: 160,592.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,059.08 : 273,304.38 = 116,378.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,059.08/273,304.38 = 116,378.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,059.08x = 273,304.38 × 116,378.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,059.08x = 31,806,802,982.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,806,802,982.62/198,059.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,592.50

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