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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,658.71, 272,768.63 and 107,014.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,658.71, 272,768.63 and 107,014.66 is: 147,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,658.71 : 272,768.63 = 107,014.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,658.71/272,768.63 = 107,014.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,658.71x = 272,768.63 × 107,014.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,658.71x = 29,190,242,198.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,190,242,198.12/197,658.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,680.02

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