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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,327.48, 273,312.74 and 194,683.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,327.48, 273,312.74 and 194,683.39 is: 268,290.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,327.48 : 273,312.74 = 194,683.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,327.48/273,312.74 = 194,683.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,327.48x = 273,312.74 × 194,683.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,327.48x = 53,209,451,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,209,451,240.10/198,327.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,290.87

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