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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,217.52, 272,160.16 and 107,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,217.52, 272,160.16 and 107,793.52 is: 148,755.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,217.52 : 272,160.16 = 107,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,217.52/272,160.16 = 107,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,217.52x = 272,160.16 × 107,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,217.52x = 29,337,101,650.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,337,101,650.16/197,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,755.05

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