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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,064.33, 273,363.71 and 117,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,064.33, 273,363.71 and 117,536.24 is: 162,220.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,064.33 : 273,363.71 = 117,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,064.33/273,363.71 = 117,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,064.33x = 273,363.71 × 117,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,064.33x = 32,130,142,721.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,130,142,721.58/198,064.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,220.74

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