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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,042.25, 271,924.80 and 107,618.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,042.25, 271,924.80 and 107,618.25 is: 148,516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,042.25 : 271,924.80 = 107,618.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,042.25/271,924.80 = 107,618.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,042.25x = 271,924.80 × 107,618.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,042.25x = 29,264,071,107.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,264,071,107.60/197,042.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,516.73

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