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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,299.84, 273,552.33 and 126,604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,299.84, 273,552.33 and 126,604.48 is: 174,649.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,299.84 : 273,552.33 = 126,604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,299.84/273,552.33 = 126,604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,299.84x = 273,552.33 × 126,604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,299.84x = 34,632,950,492.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,632,950,492.44/198,299.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,649.41

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