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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,519.34, 273,999.90 and 122,104.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,519.34, 273,999.90 and 122,104.12 is: 168,530.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,519.34 : 273,999.90 = 122,104.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,519.34/273,999.90 = 122,104.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,519.34x = 273,999.90 × 122,104.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,519.34x = 33,456,516,669.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,456,516,669.59/198,519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,530.26

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