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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,479, 272,521.20 and 108,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,479, 272,521.20 and 108,055 is: 149,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,479 : 272,521.20 = 108,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,479/272,521.20 = 108,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,479x = 272,521.20 × 108,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,479x = 29,447,278,266
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,447,278,266/197,479
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,116.00

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