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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,030, 273,281.40 and 108,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,030, 273,281.40 and 108,606 is: 149,876.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,030 : 273,281.40 = 108,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,030/273,281.40 = 108,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,030x = 273,281.40 × 108,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,030x = 29,679,999,728.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,679,999,728.40/198,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,876.28

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