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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,994.38, 274,614.15 and 114,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,994.38, 274,614.15 and 114,095.04 is: 157,452.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,994.38 : 274,614.15 = 114,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,994.38/274,614.15 = 114,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,994.38x = 274,614.15 × 114,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,994.38x = 31,332,112,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,332,112,428.82/198,994.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157,452.25

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