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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,155.16, 273,445.47 and 113,277.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,155.16, 273,445.47 and 113,277.69 is: 156,318.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,155.16 : 273,445.47 = 113,277.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,155.16/273,445.47 = 113,277.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,155.16x = 273,445.47 × 113,277.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,155.16x = 30,975,271,182.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,975,271,182.56/198,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,318.27

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