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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,211.38, 273,442.40 and 117,642.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,211.38, 273,442.40 and 117,642.30 is: 162,293.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,211.38 : 273,442.40 = 117,642.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,211.38/273,442.40 = 117,642.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,211.38x = 273,442.40 × 117,642.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,211.38x = 32,168,392,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,168,392,853.52/198,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,293.37

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