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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,531.79, 273,785.29 and 130,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,531.79, 273,785.29 and 130,606.30 is: 180,112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,531.79 : 273,785.29 = 130,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,531.79/273,785.29 = 130,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,531.79x = 273,785.29 × 130,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,531.79x = 35,758,082,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,758,082,710.35/198,531.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,112.63

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