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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,258.84, 273,549.96 and 113,374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,258.84, 273,549.96 and 113,374.08 is: 156,429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,258.84 : 273,549.96 = 113,374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,258.84/273,549.96 = 113,374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,258.84x = 273,549.96 × 113,374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,258.84x = 31,013,475,049.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,475,049.04/198,258.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,429.22

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