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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,144, 273,438.72 and 108,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,144, 273,438.72 and 108,725.76 is: 150,041.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,144 : 273,438.72 = 108,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,144/273,438.72 = 108,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,144x = 273,438.72 × 108,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,144x = 29,729,832,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,729,832,645.43/198,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,041.55

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