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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,283.37, 273,424.02 and 117,695.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,283.37, 273,424.02 and 117,695.39 is: 162,296.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,283.37 : 273,424.02 = 117,695.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,283.37/273,424.02 = 117,695.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,283.37x = 273,424.02 × 117,695.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,283.37x = 32,180,746,669.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,180,746,669.27/198,283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,296.75

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