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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,984.06, 274,553.55 and 166,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,984.06, 274,553.55 and 166,848.66 is: 230,213.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,984.06 : 274,553.55 = 166,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,984.06/274,553.55 = 166,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,984.06x = 274,553.55 × 166,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,984.06x = 45,808,891,915.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,808,891,915.74/198,984.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230,213.88

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