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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,999.18, 273,251.31 and 108,575.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,999.18, 273,251.31 and 108,575.18 is: 149,840.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,999.18 : 273,251.31 = 108,575.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,999.18/273,251.31 = 108,575.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,999.18x = 273,251.31 × 108,575.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,999.18x = 29,668,310,168.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,668,310,168.49/197,999.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,840.57

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