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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,427.50, 272,451.04 and 108,003.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,427.50, 272,451.04 and 108,003.50 is: 149,045.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,427.50 : 272,451.04 = 108,003.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,427.50/272,451.04 = 108,003.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,427.50x = 272,451.04 × 108,003.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,427.50x = 29,425,665,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,425,665,898.64/197,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,045.43

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