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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,332.34, 273,671.07 and 116,664.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,332.34, 273,671.07 and 116,664.29 is: 160,980.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,332.34 : 273,671.07 = 116,664.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,332.34/273,671.07 = 116,664.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,332.34x = 273,671.07 × 116,664.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,332.34x = 31,927,639,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927,639,706.74/198,332.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160,980.50

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