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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,238, 272,188.44 and 107,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,238, 272,188.44 and 107,814 is: 148,783.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,238 : 272,188.44 = 107,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,238/272,188.44 = 107,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,238x = 272,188.44 × 107,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,238x = 29,345,724,470.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,345,724,470.16/197,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,783.32

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