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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,297.48, 273,757.20 and 152,875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,297.48, 273,757.20 and 152,875.92 is: 211,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,297.48 : 273,757.20 = 152,875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,297.48/273,757.20 = 152,875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,297.48x = 273,757.20 × 152,875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,297.48x = 41,850,883,806.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,850,883,806.62/198,297.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,051.01

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