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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,114.96, 273,332.16 and 113,171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,114.96, 273,332.16 and 113,171.88 is: 156,139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,114.96 : 273,332.16 = 113,171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,114.96/273,332.16 = 113,171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,114.96x = 273,332.16 × 113,171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,114.96x = 30,933,514,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,933,514,411.66/198,114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,139.22

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