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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,639.27, 274,127.59 and 108,001.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,639.27, 274,127.59 and 108,001.35 is: 149,044.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,639.27 : 274,127.59 = 108,001.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,639.27/274,127.59 = 108,001.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,639.27x = 274,127.59 × 108,001.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,639.27x = 29,606,149,927.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,606,149,927.25/198,639.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,044.80

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