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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,243.08, 272,199.62 and 107,819.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,243.08, 272,199.62 and 107,819.08 is: 148,792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,243.08 : 272,199.62 = 107,819.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,243.08/272,199.62 = 107,819.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,243.08x = 272,199.62 × 107,819.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,243.08x = 29,348,312,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,348,312,604.75/197,243.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,792.61

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