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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,137.23, 273,535.47 and 152,715.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,137.23, 273,535.47 and 152,715.67 is: 210,829.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,137.23 : 273,535.47 = 152,715.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,137.23/273,535.47 = 152,715.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,137.23x = 273,535.47 × 152,715.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,137.23x = 41,773,152,569.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,773,152,569.81/198,137.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,829.40

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