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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,675.49, 272,791.04 and 107,029.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,675.49, 272,791.04 and 107,029.59 is: 147,700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,675.49 : 272,791.04 = 107,029.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,675.49/272,791.04 = 107,029.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,675.49x = 272,791.04 × 107,029.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,675.49x = 29,196,711,608.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,196,711,608.76/197,675.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,700.21

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