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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,474.50, 272,514.99 and 108,050.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,474.50, 272,514.99 and 108,050.50 is: 149,109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,474.50 : 272,514.99 = 108,050.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,474.50/272,514.99 = 108,050.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,474.50x = 272,514.99 × 108,050.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,474.50x = 29,445,380,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,445,380,927.00/197,474.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,109.79

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