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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,545, 272,612.10 and 108,121

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,545, 272,612.10 and 108,121 is: 149,206.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,545 : 272,612.10 = 108,121 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,545/272,612.10 = 108,121/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,545x = 272,612.10 × 108,121
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,545x = 29,475,092,864.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,475,092,864.10/197,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,206.98

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