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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,978.19, 274,695.84 and 159,789.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,978.19, 274,695.84 and 159,789.92 is: 220,595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,978.19 : 274,695.84 = 159,789.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,978.19/274,695.84 = 159,789.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,978.19x = 274,695.84 × 159,789.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,978.19x = 43,893,624,924.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893,624,924.45/198,978.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,595.16

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