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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,282.93, 273,601.57 and 113,383.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,282.93, 273,601.57 and 113,383.59 is: 156,452.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,282.93 : 273,601.57 = 113,383.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,282.93/273,601.57 = 113,383.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,282.93x = 273,601.57 × 113,383.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,282.93x = 31,021,927,139.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,021,927,139.37/198,282.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,452.84

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