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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,187.02, 273,383.71 and 126,486.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,187.02, 273,383.71 and 126,486.23 is: 174,477.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,187.02 : 273,383.71 = 126,486.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,187.02/273,383.71 = 126,486.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,187.02x = 273,383.71 × 126,486.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,187.02x = 34,579,273,138.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,579,273,138.18/198,187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,477.99

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