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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,754.25, 274,255.93 and 134,363.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,754.25, 274,255.93 and 134,363.59 is: 185,404.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,754.25 : 274,255.93 = 134,363.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,754.25/274,255.93 = 134,363.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,754.25x = 274,255.93 × 134,363.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,754.25x = 36,850,011,333.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,850,011,333.59/198,754.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,404.90

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