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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,207, 273,539.14 and 112,166.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,207, 273,539.14 and 112,166.04 is: 154,796.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,207 : 273,539.14 = 112,166.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,207/273,539.14 = 112,166.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,207x = 273,539.14 × 112,166.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,207x = 30,681,802,118.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,681,802,118.81/198,207
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,796.76

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