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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,472, 272,511.36 and 108,048

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,472, 272,511.36 and 108,048 is: 149,106.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,472 : 272,511.36 = 108,048 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,472/272,511.36 = 108,048/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,472x = 272,511.36 × 108,048
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,472x = 29,444,307,425.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444,307,425.28/197,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,106.24

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