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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,250.35, 273,208.37 and 194,606.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,250.35, 273,208.37 and 194,606.97 is: 268,187.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,250.35 : 273,208.37 = 194,606.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,250.35/273,208.37 = 194,606.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,250.35x = 273,208.37 × 194,606.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,250.35x = 53,168,253,064.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,168,253,064.34/198,250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,187.44

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