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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,499.52, 272,538.88 and 108,058.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,499.52, 272,538.88 and 108,058.24 is: 149,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,499.52 : 272,538.88 = 108,058.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,499.52/272,538.88 = 108,058.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,499.52x = 272,538.88 × 108,058.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,499.52x = 29,450,071,704.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,450,071,704.37/197,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,114.65

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