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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,674.79, 274,058.99 and 118,128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,674.79, 274,058.99 and 118,128.29 is: 162,950.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,674.79 : 274,058.99 = 118,128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,674.79/274,058.99 = 118,128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,674.79x = 274,058.99 × 118,128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,674.79x = 32,374,120,535.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374,120,535.93/198,674.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162,950.32

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