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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,059.52, 271,943.20 and 107,635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,059.52, 271,943.20 and 107,635.52 is: 148,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,059.52 : 271,943.20 = 107,635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,059.52/271,943.20 = 107,635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,059.52x = 271,943.20 × 107,635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,059.52x = 29,270,747,742.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270,747,742.46/197,059.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,537.60

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