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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,456.12, 272,495.72 and 108,032.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,456.12, 272,495.72 and 108,032.12 is: 149,087.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,456.12 : 272,495.72 = 108,032.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,456.12/272,495.72 = 108,032.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,456.12x = 272,495.72 × 108,032.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,456.12x = 29,438,290,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438,290,322.53/197,456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,087.76

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