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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,913.91, 274,507 and 108,275.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,913.91, 274,507 and 108,275.72 is: 149,423.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,913.91 : 274,507 = 108,275.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,913.91/274,507 = 108,275.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,913.91x = 274,507 × 108,275.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,913.91x = 29,722,443,070.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,722,443,070.04/198,913.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,423.65

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