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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,243.97, 273,199.57 and 194,600.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,243.97, 273,199.57 and 194,600.59 is: 268,178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,243.97 : 273,199.57 = 194,600.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,243.97/273,199.57 = 194,600.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,243.97x = 273,199.57 × 194,600.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,243.97x = 53,164,797,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,164,797,509.75/198,243.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,178.64

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