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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,972.69, 297,156.74 and 109,267.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,972.69, 297,156.74 and 109,267.97 is: 164,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,972.69 : 297,156.74 = 109,267.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,972.69/297,156.74 = 109,267.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,972.69x = 297,156.74 × 109,267.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,972.69x = 32,469,711,719.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469,711,719.49/197,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,011.07

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