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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,239, 272,189.82 and 107,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,239, 272,189.82 and 107,815 is: 148,784.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,239 : 272,189.82 = 107,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,239/272,189.82 = 107,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,239x = 272,189.82 × 107,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,239x = 29,346,145,443.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,346,145,443.30/197,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,784.70

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