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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,420, 272,446.10 and 107,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,420, 272,446.10 and 107,996 is: 149,038.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,420 : 272,446.10 = 107,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,420/272,446.10 = 107,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,420x = 272,446.10 × 107,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,420x = 29,423,089,015.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,423,089,015.60/197,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,038.04

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