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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,565.52, 272,629.96 and 108,124.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,565.52, 272,629.96 and 108,124.24 is: 149,205.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,565.52 : 272,629.96 = 108,124.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,565.52/272,629.96 = 108,124.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,565.52x = 272,629.96 × 108,124.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,565.52x = 29,477,907,226.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,477,907,226.23/197,565.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,205.73

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