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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,985.93, 274,586.73 and 112,946.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,985.93, 274,586.73 and 112,946.69 is: 155,858.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,985.93 : 274,586.73 = 112,946.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,985.93/274,586.73 = 112,946.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,985.93x = 274,586.73 × 112,946.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,985.93x = 31,013,662,271.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,662,271.42/198,985.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,858.57

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