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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,190.88, 273,730.56 and 130,510.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,190.88, 273,730.56 and 130,510.44 is: 180,253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,190.88 : 273,730.56 = 130,510.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,190.88/273,730.56 = 130,510.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,190.88x = 273,730.56 × 130,510.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,190.88x = 35,724,695,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,724,695,827.05/198,190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,253.98

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