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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,639.44, 272,739.72 and 108,215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,639.44, 272,739.72 and 108,215.44 is: 149,335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,639.44 : 272,739.72 = 108,215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,639.44/272,739.72 = 108,215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,639.44x = 272,739.72 × 108,215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,639.44x = 29,514,648,805.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514,648,805.28/197,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,335.82

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