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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,678.40, 274,277.77 and 153,254.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,678.40, 274,277.77 and 153,254.41 is: 211,569.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,678.40 : 274,277.77 = 153,254.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,678.40/274,277.77 = 153,254.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,678.40x = 274,277.77 × 153,254.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,678.40x = 42,034,277,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,034,277,817.47/198,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,569.44

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