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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,623.84, 274,080.38 and 118,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,623.84, 274,080.38 and 118,035.86 is: 162,877.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,623.84 : 274,080.38 = 118,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,623.84/274,080.38 = 118,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,623.84x = 274,080.38 × 118,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,623.84x = 32,351,311,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,351,311,401.85/198,623.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,877.29

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