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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,404.06, 273,639.22 and 130,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,404.06, 273,639.22 and 130,490.72 is: 179,973.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,404.06 : 273,639.22 = 130,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,404.06/273,639.22 = 130,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,404.06x = 273,639.22 × 130,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,404.06x = 35,707,378,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,707,378,838.04/198,404.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,973.02

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