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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,613.80, 274,059.99 and 118,011.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,613.80, 274,059.99 and 118,011.96 is: 162,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,613.80 : 274,059.99 = 118,011.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,613.80/274,059.99 = 118,011.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,613.80x = 274,059.99 × 118,011.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,613.80x = 32,342,356,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,342,356,577.48/198,613.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,840.43

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