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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,333.55, 273,735.48 and 112,297.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,333.55, 273,735.48 and 112,297.51 is: 154,990.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,333.55 : 273,735.48 = 112,297.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,333.55/273,735.48 = 112,297.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,333.55x = 273,735.48 × 112,297.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,333.55x = 30,739,812,802.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,739,812,802.65/198,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154,990.48

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