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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,177.52, 273,466.92 and 117,591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,177.52, 273,466.92 and 117,591.16 is: 162,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,177.52 : 273,466.92 = 117,591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,177.52/273,466.92 = 117,591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,177.52x = 273,466.92 × 117,591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,177.52x = 32,157,292,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,157,292,344.43/198,177.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,265.09

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