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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,186.56, 273,535.20 and 117,658.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,186.56, 273,535.20 and 117,658.24 is: 162,390.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,186.56 : 273,535.20 = 117,658.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,186.56/273,535.20 = 117,658.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,186.56x = 273,535.20 × 117,658.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,186.56x = 32,183,670,210.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,183,670,210.05/198,186.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,390.78

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