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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,060.89, 273,358.97 and 117,532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,060.89, 273,358.97 and 117,532.82 is: 162,216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,060.89 : 273,358.97 = 117,532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,060.89/273,358.97 = 117,532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,060.89x = 273,358.97 × 117,532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,060.89x = 32,128,650,970.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,128,650,970.89/198,060.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,216.02

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