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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,121.01, 273,342.42 and 112,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,121.01, 273,342.42 and 112,071.68 is: 154,622.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,121.01 : 273,342.42 = 112,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,121.01/273,342.42 = 112,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,121.01x = 273,342.42 × 112,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,121.01x = 30,633,943,429.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,633,943,429.41/198,121.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,622.38

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