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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,179.32, 272,106.86 and 107,755.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,179.32, 272,106.86 and 107,755.32 is: 148,702.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,179.32 : 272,106.86 = 107,755.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,179.32/272,106.86 = 107,755.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,179.32x = 272,106.86 × 107,755.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,179.32x = 29,320,961,773.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,320,961,773.50/197,179.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,702.01

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