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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,244.97, 273,200.95 and 194,601.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,244.97, 273,200.95 and 194,601.59 is: 268,180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,244.97 : 273,200.95 = 194,601.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,244.97/273,200.95 = 194,601.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,244.97x = 273,200.95 × 194,601.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,244.97x = 53,165,339,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,165,339,259.51/198,244.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,180.02

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