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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,970, 274,811.88 and 131,785.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,970, 274,811.88 and 131,785.36 is: 182,018.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,970 : 274,811.88 = 131,785.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,970/274,811.88 = 131,785.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,970x = 274,811.88 × 131,785.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,970x = 36,216,182,538.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,216,182,538.08/198,970
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,018.31

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