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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,686.52, 274,288.98 and 153,262.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,686.52, 274,288.98 and 153,262.53 is: 211,580.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,686.52 : 274,288.98 = 153,262.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,686.52/274,288.98 = 153,262.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,686.52x = 274,288.98 × 153,262.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,686.52x = 42,038,223,600.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,038,223,600.65/198,686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,580.65

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