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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,005.50, 271,867.86 and 107,581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,005.50, 271,867.86 and 107,581.50 is: 148,462.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,005.50 : 271,867.86 = 107,581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,005.50/271,867.86 = 107,581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,005.50x = 271,867.86 × 107,581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,005.50x = 29,247,952,180.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,247,952,180.59/197,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,462.62

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