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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,255, 273,556.62 and 112,213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,255, 273,556.62 and 112,213.56 is: 154,834.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,255 : 273,556.62 = 112,213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,255/273,556.62 = 112,213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,255x = 273,556.62 × 112,213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,255x = 30,696,762,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,696,762,191.77/198,255
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,834.74

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