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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,807.62, 274,434.48 and 135,184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,807.62, 274,434.48 and 135,184.14 is: 186,608.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,807.62 : 274,434.48 = 135,184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,807.62/274,434.48 = 135,184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,807.62x = 274,434.48 × 135,184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,807.62x = 37,099,189,165.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,099,189,165.15/198,807.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,608.49

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