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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,189.94, 273,424.26 and 113,261.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,189.94, 273,424.26 and 113,261.44 is: 156,256.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,189.94 : 273,424.26 = 113,261.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,189.94/273,424.26 = 113,261.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,189.94x = 273,424.26 × 113,261.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,189.94x = 30,968,425,418.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968,425,418.53/198,189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,256.29

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