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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,662.38, 274,154.08 and 109,238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,662.38, 274,154.08 and 109,238.38 is: 150,748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,662.38 : 274,154.08 = 109,238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,662.38/274,154.08 = 109,238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,662.38x = 274,154.08 × 109,238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,662.38x = 29,948,146,198.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,948,146,198.82/198,662.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,748.96

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