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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,252.54, 273,521.91 and 126,674.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,252.54, 273,521.91 and 126,674.46 is: 174,768.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,252.54 : 273,521.91 = 126,674.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,252.54/273,521.91 = 126,674.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,252.54x = 273,521.91 × 126,674.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,252.54x = 34,648,240,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,648,240,247.42/198,252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,768.20

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