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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,830.44, 273,006.18 and 108,406.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,830.44, 273,006.18 and 108,406.44 is: 149,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,830.44 : 273,006.18 = 108,406.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,830.44/273,006.18 = 108,406.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,830.44x = 273,006.18 × 108,406.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,830.44x = 29,595,628,071.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,595,628,071.80/197,830.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,600.98

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