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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,285.19, 273,604.68 and 113,385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,285.19, 273,604.68 and 113,385.85 is: 156,455.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,285.19 : 273,604.68 = 113,385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,285.19/273,604.68 = 113,385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,285.19x = 273,604.68 × 113,385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,285.19x = 31,022,898,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,022,898,521.77/198,285.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,455.96

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