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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,563.59, 274,017.90 and 113,681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,563.59, 274,017.90 and 113,681.26 is: 156,880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,563.59 : 274,017.90 = 113,681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,563.59/274,017.90 = 113,681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,563.59x = 274,017.90 × 113,681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,563.59x = 31,150,700,134.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,150,700,134.55/198,563.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156,880.22

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