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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,865.74, 274,431.87 and 109,441.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,865.74, 274,431.87 and 109,441.74 is: 151,028.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,865.74 : 274,431.87 = 109,441.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,865.74/274,431.87 = 109,441.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,865.74x = 274,431.87 × 109,441.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,865.74x = 30,034,301,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,034,301,364.25/198,865.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,028.03

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