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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,266.96, 273,658.92 and 113,410.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,266.96, 273,658.92 and 113,410.64 is: 156,535.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,266.96 : 273,658.92 = 113,410.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,266.96/273,658.92 = 113,410.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,266.96x = 273,658.92 × 113,410.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,266.96x = 31,035,833,258.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,035,833,258.91/198,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,535.58

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