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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,327.02, 273,624.89 and 112,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,327.02, 273,624.89 and 112,274.24 is: 154,900.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,327.02 : 273,624.89 = 112,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,327.02/273,624.89 = 112,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,327.02x = 273,624.89 × 112,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,327.02x = 30,721,024,640.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,721,024,640.34/198,327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,900.86

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