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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,207.99, 273,540.51 and 112,167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,207.99, 273,540.51 and 112,167.03 is: 154,798.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,207.99 : 273,540.51 = 112,167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,207.99/273,540.51 = 112,167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,207.99x = 273,540.51 × 112,167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,207.99x = 30,682,226,591.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,682,226,591.39/198,207.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,798.13

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