Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,356, 273,731.28 and 108,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 198,356, 273,731.28 and 108,932 is: 150,326.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
198,356 : 273,731.28 = 108,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
198,356/273,731.28 = 108,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
198,356x = 273,731.28 × 108,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
198,356x = 29,818,095,792.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,818,095,792.96/198,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 150,326.16
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