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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,997.68, 273,249.24 and 108,573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,997.68, 273,249.24 and 108,573.68 is: 149,838.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,997.68 : 273,249.24 = 108,573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,997.68/273,249.24 = 108,573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,997.68x = 273,249.24 × 108,573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,997.68x = 29,667,675,544.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,667,675,544.00/197,997.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,838.50

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