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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,339, 272,327.82 and 107,915

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,339, 272,327.82 and 107,915 is: 148,922.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,339 : 272,327.82 = 107,915 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,339/272,327.82 = 107,915/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,339x = 272,327.82 × 107,915
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,339x = 29,388,256,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,388,256,695.30/197,339
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,922.70

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