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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,563.52, 272,627.20 and 108,122.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,563.52, 272,627.20 and 108,122.24 is: 149,202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,563.52 : 272,627.20 = 108,122.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,563.52/272,627.20 = 108,122.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,563.52x = 272,627.20 × 108,122.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,563.52x = 29,477,063,548.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,477,063,548.93/197,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,202.97

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