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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,235.06, 273,566.32 and 107,591.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,235.06, 273,566.32 and 107,591.82 is: 148,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,235.06 : 273,566.32 = 107,591.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,235.06/273,566.32 = 107,591.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,235.06x = 273,566.32 × 107,591.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,235.06x = 29,433,498,259.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433,498,259.50/198,235.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,477.76

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