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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,348.16, 272,336.40 and 107,924.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,348.16, 272,336.40 and 107,924.16 is: 148,933.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,348.16 : 272,336.40 = 107,924.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,348.16/272,336.40 = 107,924.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,348.16x = 272,336.40 × 107,924.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,348.16x = 29,391,677,207.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,391,677,207.42/197,348.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,933.12

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