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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,220.06, 272,163.63 and 107,796.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,220.06, 272,163.63 and 107,796.06 is: 148,758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,220.06 : 272,163.63 = 107,796.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,220.06/272,163.63 = 107,796.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,220.06x = 272,163.63 × 107,796.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,220.06x = 29,338,166,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,338,166,989.30/197,220.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,758.53

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