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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,339.92, 272,323.56 and 107,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,339.92, 272,323.56 and 107,914 is: 148,918.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,339.92 : 272,323.56 = 107,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,339.92/272,323.56 = 107,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,339.92x = 272,323.56 × 107,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,339.92x = 29,387,524,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,387,524,653.84/197,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,918.30

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