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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,059.97, 273,357.70 and 117,531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,059.97, 273,357.70 and 117,531.90 is: 162,214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,059.97 : 273,357.70 = 117,531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,059.97/273,357.70 = 117,531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,059.97x = 273,357.70 × 117,531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,059.97x = 32,128,249,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,249,860.63/198,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,214.76

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