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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,690.05, 274,293.81 and 153,266.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,690.05, 274,293.81 and 153,266.06 is: 211,585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,690.05 : 274,293.81 = 153,266.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,690.05/274,293.81 = 153,266.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,690.05x = 274,293.81 × 153,266.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,690.05x = 42,039,930,169.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,039,930,169.62/198,690.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,585.49

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