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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,473.80, 296,079.42 and 108,769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,473.80, 296,079.42 and 108,769 is: 163,081.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,473.80 : 296,079.42 = 108,769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,473.80/296,079.42 = 108,769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,473.80x = 296,079.42 × 108,769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,473.80x = 32,204,262,433.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,204,262,433.98/197,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163,081.19

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