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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,191.88, 273,731.94 and 130,511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,191.88, 273,731.94 and 130,511.44 is: 180,255.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,191.88 : 273,731.94 = 130,511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,191.88/273,731.94 = 130,511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,191.88x = 273,731.94 × 130,511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,191.88x = 35,725,149,663.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,725,149,663.39/198,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,255.36

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