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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,206.08, 272,144.40 and 107,782.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,206.08, 272,144.40 and 107,782.08 is: 148,739.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,206.08 : 272,144.40 = 107,782.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,206.08/272,144.40 = 107,782.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,206.08x = 272,144.40 × 107,782.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,206.08x = 29,332,289,492.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332,289,492.35/197,206.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,739.28

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