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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,287.18, 273,534.94 and 126,591.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,287.18, 273,534.94 and 126,591.85 is: 174,632.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,287.18 : 273,534.94 = 126,591.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,287.18/273,534.94 = 126,591.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,287.18x = 273,534.94 × 126,591.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,287.18x = 34,627,294,094.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,627,294,094.24/198,287.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,632.04

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