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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,399.84, 273,605.27 and 153,005.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,399.84, 273,605.27 and 153,005.92 is: 211,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,399.84 : 273,605.27 = 153,005.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,399.84/273,605.27 = 153,005.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,399.84x = 273,605.27 × 153,005.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,399.84x = 41,863,225,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,863,225,751.70/198,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,004.33

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