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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,329.23, 273,315.16 and 194,685.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,329.23, 273,315.16 and 194,685.14 is: 268,293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,329.23 : 273,315.16 = 194,685.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,329.23/273,315.16 = 194,685.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,329.23x = 273,315.16 × 194,685.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,329.23x = 53,210,399,215.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,210,399,215.30/198,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,293.28

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