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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,222.79, 273,547.58 and 107,578.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,222.79, 273,547.58 and 107,578.73 is: 148,458.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,222.79 : 273,547.58 = 107,578.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,222.79/273,547.58 = 107,578.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,222.79x = 273,547.58 × 107,578.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,222.79x = 29,427,901,250.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,427,901,250.97/198,222.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,458.72

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