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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,239.69, 273,446.33 and 117,610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,239.69, 273,446.33 and 117,610.13 is: 162,228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,239.69 : 273,446.33 = 117,610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,239.69/273,446.33 = 117,610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,239.69x = 273,446.33 × 117,610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,239.69x = 32,160,056,464.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160,056,464.04/198,239.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,228.15

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