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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,481.52, 273,909.68 and 113,625.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,481.52, 273,909.68 and 113,625.92 is: 156,806.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,481.52 : 273,909.68 = 113,625.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,481.52/273,909.68 = 113,625.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,481.52x = 273,909.68 × 113,625.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,481.52x = 31,123,239,386.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,123,239,386.91/198,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,806.74

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