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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,190.44, 273,424.94 and 113,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,190.44, 273,424.94 and 113,261.94 is: 156,256.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,190.44 : 273,424.94 = 113,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,190.44/273,424.94 = 113,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,190.44x = 273,424.94 × 113,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,190.44x = 30,968,639,148.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968,639,148.78/198,190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,256.98

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