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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,554.77, 273,984.66 and 117,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,554.77, 273,984.66 and 117,971.34 is: 162,788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,554.77 : 273,984.66 = 117,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,554.77/273,984.66 = 117,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,554.77x = 273,984.66 × 117,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,554.77x = 32,322,337,479.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,322,337,479.64/198,554.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,788.02

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