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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,064.08, 273,311.28 and 116,383.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,064.08, 273,311.28 and 116,383.68 is: 160,599.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,064.08 : 273,311.28 = 116,383.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,064.08/273,311.28 = 116,383.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,064.08x = 273,311.28 × 116,383.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,064.08x = 31,808,972,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,808,972,551.91/198,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,599.40

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