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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,176.52, 273,465.54 and 117,590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,176.52, 273,465.54 and 117,590.16 is: 162,263.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,176.52 : 273,465.54 = 117,590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,176.52/273,465.54 = 117,590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,176.52x = 273,465.54 × 117,590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,176.52x = 32,156,856,603.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,156,856,603.09/198,176.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,263.71

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