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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,831.94, 273,008.25 and 108,407.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,831.94, 273,008.25 and 108,407.94 is: 149,603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,831.94 : 273,008.25 = 108,407.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,831.94/273,008.25 = 108,407.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,831.94x = 273,008.25 × 108,407.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,831.94x = 29,596,261,985.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,596,261,985.51/197,831.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,603.05

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