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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,306, 273,662.28 and 108,887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,306, 273,662.28 and 108,887.76 is: 150,265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,306 : 273,662.28 = 108,887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,306/273,662.28 = 108,887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,306x = 273,662.28 × 108,887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,306x = 29,798,472,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798,472,665.69/198,306
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,265.11

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