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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,269.48, 273,718.50 and 152,847.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,269.48, 273,718.50 and 152,847.92 is: 211,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,269.48 : 273,718.50 = 152,847.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,269.48/273,718.50 = 152,847.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,269.48x = 273,718.50 × 152,847.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,269.48x = 41,837,303,390.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837,303,390.52/198,269.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,012.32

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