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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,659.44, 272,767.32 and 108,235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,659.44, 272,767.32 and 108,235.44 is: 149,363.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,659.44 : 272,767.32 = 108,235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,659.44/272,767.32 = 108,235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,659.44x = 272,767.32 × 108,235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,659.44x = 29,523,090,897.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,523,090,897.82/197,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,363.42

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