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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,061.38, 273,300.15 and 126,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,061.38, 273,300.15 and 126,483.30 is: 174,531.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,061.38 : 273,300.15 = 126,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,061.38/273,300.15 = 126,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,061.38x = 273,300.15 × 126,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,061.38x = 34,567,904,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,567,904,862.50/198,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,531.27

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