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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,353, 272,353.62 and 107,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,353, 272,353.62 and 107,929 is: 148,945.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,353 : 272,353.62 = 107,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,353/272,353.62 = 107,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,353x = 272,353.62 × 107,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,353x = 29,394,853,852.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,394,853,852.98/197,353
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,945.56

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