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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,871, 273,079.26 and 108,464.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,871, 273,079.26 and 108,464.28 is: 149,690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,871 : 273,079.26 = 108,464.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,871/273,079.26 = 108,464.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,871x = 273,079.26 × 108,464.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,871x = 29,619,345,318.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,619,345,318.83/197,871
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,690.18

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