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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,716, 272,848.08 and 108,293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,716, 272,848.08 and 108,293.92 is: 149,445.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,716 : 272,848.08 = 108,293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,716/272,848.08 = 108,293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,716x = 272,848.08 × 108,293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,716x = 29,547,788,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547,788,147.67/197,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,445.61

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