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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,339.16, 272,323.98 and 107,915.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,339.16, 272,323.98 and 107,915.16 is: 148,920.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,339.16 : 272,323.98 = 107,915.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,339.16/272,323.98 = 107,915.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,339.16x = 272,323.98 × 107,915.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,339.16x = 29,387,885,873.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,387,885,873.54/197,339.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,920.70

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