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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,932.59, 274,631.21 and 153,512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,932.59, 274,631.21 and 153,512.29 is: 211,927.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,932.59 : 274,631.21 = 153,512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,932.59/274,631.21 = 153,512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,932.59x = 274,631.21 × 153,512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,932.59x = 42,159,265,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,159,265,952.57/198,932.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,927.40

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