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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,059.82, 273,357.48 and 117,531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,059.82, 273,357.48 and 117,531.74 is: 162,214.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,059.82 : 273,357.48 = 117,531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,059.82/273,357.48 = 117,531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,059.82x = 273,357.48 × 117,531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,059.82x = 32,128,181,390.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,181,390.55/198,059.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,214.54

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