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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,062, 273,327 and 108,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,062, 273,327 and 108,638 is: 149,921.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,062 : 273,327 = 108,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,062/273,327 = 108,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,062x = 273,327 × 108,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,062x = 29,693,698,626
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,693,698,626/198,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,921.23

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