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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,237.94, 273,443.92 and 117,608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,237.94, 273,443.92 and 117,608.38 is: 162,225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,237.94 : 273,443.92 = 117,608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,237.94/273,443.92 = 117,608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,237.94x = 273,443.92 × 117,608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,237.94x = 32,159,296,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,159,296,452.05/198,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,225.74

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