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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,716.14, 274,230.26 and 108,074.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,716.14, 274,230.26 and 108,074.17 is: 149,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,716.14 : 274,230.26 = 108,074.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,716.14/274,230.26 = 108,074.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,716.14x = 274,230.26 × 108,074.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,716.14x = 29,637,207,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,637,207,738.38/198,716.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,143.44

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