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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,473.50, 272,513.61 and 108,049.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,473.50, 272,513.61 and 108,049.50 is: 149,108.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,473.50 : 272,513.61 = 108,049.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,473.50/272,513.61 = 108,049.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,473.50x = 272,513.61 × 108,049.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,473.50x = 29,444,959,303.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444,959,303.70/197,473.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,108.41

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