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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,364.14, 273,606.66 and 126,712.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,364.14, 273,606.66 and 126,712.35 is: 174,776.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,364.14 : 273,606.66 = 126,712.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,364.14/273,606.66 = 126,712.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,364.14x = 273,606.66 × 126,712.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,364.14x = 34,669,342,864.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,669,342,864.25/198,364.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174,776.26

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