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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,423.68, 273,795.96 and 113,524.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,423.68, 273,795.96 and 113,524.88 is: 156,647.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,423.68 : 273,795.96 = 113,524.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,423.68/273,795.96 = 113,524.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,423.68x = 273,795.96 × 113,524.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,423.68x = 31,082,653,503.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,082,653,503.48/198,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,647.90

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