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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,184, 272,113.92 and 107,760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,184, 272,113.92 and 107,760 is: 148,708.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,184 : 272,113.92 = 107,760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,184/272,113.92 = 107,760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,184x = 272,113.92 × 107,760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,184x = 29,322,996,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,322,996,019.20/197,184
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,708.80

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