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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,750.08, 274,450.56 and 135,239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,750.08, 274,450.56 and 135,239.60 is: 186,750.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,750.08 : 274,450.56 = 135,239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,750.08/274,450.56 = 135,239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,750.08x = 274,450.56 × 135,239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,750.08x = 37,116,583,954.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,116,583,954.18/198,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,750.03

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