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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,246.06, 273,579.93 and 113,363.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,246.06, 273,579.93 and 113,363.10 is: 156,441.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,246.06 : 273,579.93 = 113,363.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,246.06/273,579.93 = 113,363.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,246.06x = 273,579.93 × 113,363.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,246.06x = 31,013,868,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,868,962.58/198,246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,441.29

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