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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,445.12, 272,480.52 and 108,021.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,445.12, 272,480.52 and 108,021.12 is: 149,072.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,445.12 : 272,480.52 = 108,021.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,445.12/272,480.52 = 108,021.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,445.12x = 272,480.52 × 108,021.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,445.12x = 29,433,650,948.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,433,650,948.58/197,445.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,072.57

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