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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,891.16, 273,776.59 and 173,353.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,891.16, 273,776.59 and 173,353.15 is: 238,623.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,891.16 : 273,776.59 = 173,353.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,891.16/273,776.59 = 173,353.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,891.16x = 273,776.59 × 173,353.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,891.16x = 47,460,034,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,460,034,272.76/198,891.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,623.15

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