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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,650.44, 272,757.69 and 107,006.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,650.44, 272,757.69 and 107,006.40 is: 147,668.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,650.44 : 272,757.69 = 107,006.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,650.44/272,757.69 = 107,006.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,650.44x = 272,757.69 × 107,006.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,650.44x = 29,186,818,479.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,186,818,479.22/197,650.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,668.88

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