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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,570.56, 272,653.76 and 108,146.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,570.56, 272,653.76 and 108,146.56 is: 149,245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,570.56 : 272,653.76 = 108,146.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,570.56/272,653.76 = 108,146.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,570.56x = 272,653.76 × 108,146.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,570.56x = 29,486,566,215.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,486,566,215.07/197,570.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,245.75

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