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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,717.04, 272,849.58 and 108,293.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,717.04, 272,849.58 and 108,293.04 is: 149,444.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,717.04 : 272,849.58 = 108,293.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,717.04/272,849.58 = 108,293.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,717.04x = 272,849.58 × 108,293.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,717.04x = 29,547,710,480.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547,710,480.92/197,717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,444.43

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