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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,973.44, 297,157.86 and 109,268.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,973.44, 297,157.86 and 109,268.72 is: 164,012.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,973.44 : 297,157.86 = 109,268.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,973.44/297,157.86 = 109,268.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,973.44x = 297,157.86 × 109,268.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,973.44x = 32,470,057,514.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,470,057,514.35/197,973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164,012.19

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