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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,620.97, 272,717.89 and 106,977.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,620.97, 272,717.89 and 106,977.00 is: 147,628.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,620.97 : 272,717.89 = 106,977.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,620.97/272,717.89 = 106,977.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,620.97x = 272,717.89 × 106,977.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,620.97x = 29,174,542,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,174,542,473.78/197,620.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,628.78

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