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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,481, 272,523.96 and 108,057

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,481, 272,523.96 and 108,057 is: 149,118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,481 : 272,523.96 = 108,057 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,481/272,523.96 = 108,057/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,481x = 272,523.96 × 108,057
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,481x = 29,448,121,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448,121,545.72/197,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,118.76

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