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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,665.44, 272,775.60 and 108,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,665.44, 272,775.60 and 108,241.44 is: 149,371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,665.44 : 272,775.60 = 108,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,665.44/272,775.60 = 108,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,665.44x = 272,775.60 × 108,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,665.44x = 29,525,623,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,525,623,740.86/197,665.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,371.70

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