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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,227.44, 272,176.20 and 107,803.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,227.44, 272,176.20 and 107,803.44 is: 148,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,227.44 : 272,176.20 = 107,803.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,227.44/272,176.20 = 107,803.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,227.44x = 272,176.20 × 107,803.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,227.44x = 29,341,530,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341,530,646.13/197,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,770.02

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