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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,053.56, 271,947.78 and 109,844.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,053.56, 271,947.78 and 109,844.24 is: 151,592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,053.56 : 271,947.78 = 109,844.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,053.56/271,947.78 = 109,844.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,053.56x = 271,947.78 × 109,844.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,053.56x = 29,871,895,854.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,871,895,854.05/197,053.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,592.77

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