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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,878.72, 274,554.30 and 153,454.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,878.72, 274,554.30 and 153,454.73 is: 211,845.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,878.72 : 274,554.30 = 153,454.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,878.72/274,554.30 = 153,454.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,878.72x = 274,554.30 × 153,454.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,878.72x = 42,131,654,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,131,654,604.07/198,878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,845.97

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