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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,538.24, 272,609.28 and 108,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,538.24, 272,609.28 and 108,114.24 is: 149,201.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,538.24 : 272,609.28 = 108,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,538.24/272,609.28 = 108,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,538.24x = 272,609.28 × 108,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,538.24x = 29,472,945,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,472,945,124.15/197,538.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,201.21

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