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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,269.98, 273,719.19 and 152,848.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,269.98, 273,719.19 and 152,848.42 is: 211,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,269.98 : 273,719.19 = 152,848.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,269.98/273,719.19 = 152,848.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,269.98x = 273,719.19 × 152,848.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,269.98x = 41,837,545,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837,545,715.18/198,269.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,013.01

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