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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,125.49, 273,207.62 and 169,539.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,125.49, 273,207.62 and 169,539.75 is: 233,788.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,125.49 : 273,207.62 = 169,539.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,125.49/273,207.62 = 169,539.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,125.49x = 273,207.62 × 169,539.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,125.49x = 46,319,551,592.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,319,551,592.90/198,125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233,788.96

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