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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,223.19, 273,775.05 and 130,542.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,223.19, 273,775.05 and 130,542.68 is: 180,298.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,223.19 : 273,775.05 = 130,542.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,223.19/273,775.05 = 130,542.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,223.19x = 273,775.05 × 130,542.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,223.19x = 35,739,328,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,739,328,744.13/198,223.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,298.42

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