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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,298.48, 273,758.58 and 152,876.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,298.48, 273,758.58 and 152,876.92 is: 211,052.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,298.48 : 273,758.58 = 152,876.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,298.48/273,758.58 = 152,876.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,298.48x = 273,758.58 × 152,876.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,298.48x = 41,851,368,533.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,851,368,533.97/198,298.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,052.39

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