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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,852.54, 274,311.90 and 118,222.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,852.54, 274,311.90 and 118,222.71 is: 163,085.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,852.54 : 274,311.90 = 118,222.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,852.54/274,311.90 = 118,222.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,852.54x = 274,311.90 × 118,222.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,852.54x = 32,429,896,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,429,896,203.25/198,852.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,085.15

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