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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,063.36, 273,144.96 and 183,755.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,063.36, 273,144.96 and 183,755.52 is: 253,413.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,063.36 : 273,144.96 = 183,755.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,063.36/273,144.96 = 183,755.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,063.36x = 273,144.96 × 183,755.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,063.36x = 50,191,894,160.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,191,894,160.18/198,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,413.32

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