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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,140.97, 273,464.55 and 126,568.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,140.97, 273,464.55 and 126,568.66 is: 174,683.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,140.97 : 273,464.55 = 126,568.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,140.97/273,464.55 = 126,568.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,140.97x = 273,464.55 × 126,568.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,140.97x = 34,612,041,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,612,041,651.00/198,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,683.92

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