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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,541.24, 272,613.42 and 108,117.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,541.24, 272,613.42 and 108,117.24 is: 149,205.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,541.24 : 272,613.42 = 108,117.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,541.24/272,613.42 = 108,117.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,541.24x = 272,613.42 × 108,117.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,541.24x = 29,474,210,557.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,474,210,557.36/197,541.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,205.35

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