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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,689.55, 274,293.12 and 153,265.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,689.55, 274,293.12 and 153,265.56 is: 211,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,689.55 : 274,293.12 = 153,265.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,689.55/274,293.12 = 153,265.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,689.55x = 274,293.12 × 153,265.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,689.55x = 42,039,688,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,039,688,640.95/198,689.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,584.80

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