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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,327.08, 273,663.83 and 116,659.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,327.08, 273,663.83 and 116,659.04 is: 160,973.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,327.08 : 273,663.83 = 116,659.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,327.08/273,663.83 = 116,659.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,327.08x = 273,663.83 × 116,659.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,327.08x = 31,925,358,613.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,925,358,613.85/198,327.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,973.27

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