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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,272, 273,617.28 and 108,849.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,272, 273,617.28 and 108,849.92 is: 150,213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,272 : 273,617.28 = 108,849.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,272/273,617.28 = 108,849.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,272x = 273,617.28 × 108,849.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,272x = 29,783,219,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,783,219,038.62/198,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,213.94

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