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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,536.24, 272,606.52 and 108,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,536.24, 272,606.52 and 108,112.24 is: 149,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,536.24 : 272,606.52 = 108,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,536.24/272,606.52 = 108,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,536.24x = 272,606.52 × 108,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,536.24x = 29,472,101,515.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472,101,515.80/197,536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,198.45

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