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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,188.19, 273,421.85 and 113,259.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,188.19, 273,421.85 and 113,259.69 is: 156,253.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,188.19 : 273,421.85 = 113,259.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,188.19/273,421.85 = 113,259.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,188.19x = 273,421.85 × 113,259.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,188.19x = 30,967,673,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,967,673,403.93/198,188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,253.88

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