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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,115, 272,018.70 and 107,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,115, 272,018.70 and 107,691 is: 148,613.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,115 : 272,018.70 = 107,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,115/272,018.70 = 107,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,115x = 272,018.70 × 107,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,115x = 29,293,965,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,293,965,821.70/197,115
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,613.58

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