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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,928.80, 274,363.92 and 140,682.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,928.80, 274,363.92 and 140,682.60 is: 194,030.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,928.80 : 274,363.92 = 140,682.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,928.80/274,363.92 = 140,682.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,928.80x = 274,363.92 × 140,682.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,928.80x = 38,598,229,611.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,598,229,611.79/198,928.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,030.37

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