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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,060.02, 271,943.89 and 107,636.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,060.02, 271,943.89 and 107,636.02 is: 148,538.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,060.02 : 271,943.89 = 107,636.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,060.02/271,943.89 = 107,636.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,060.02x = 271,943.89 × 107,636.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,060.02x = 29,270,957,982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270,957,982.92/197,060.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,538.29

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