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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,731.52, 274,250.78 and 108,088.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,731.52, 274,250.78 and 108,088.14 is: 149,162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,731.52 : 274,250.78 = 108,088.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,731.52/274,250.78 = 108,088.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,731.52x = 274,250.78 × 108,088.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,731.52x = 29,643,256,703.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,643,256,703.75/198,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,162.33

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