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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,427.04, 272,455.76 and 108,003.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,427.04, 272,455.76 and 108,003.04 is: 149,047.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,427.04 : 272,455.76 = 108,003.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,427.04/272,455.76 = 108,003.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,427.04x = 272,455.76 × 108,003.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,427.04x = 29,426,050,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,426,050,345.51/197,427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,047.72

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