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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,684.73, 272,805.44 and 107,041.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,684.73, 272,805.44 and 107,041.82 is: 147,717.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,684.73 : 272,805.44 = 107,041.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,684.73/272,805.44 = 107,041.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,684.73x = 272,805.44 × 107,041.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,684.73x = 29,201,588,904.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,201,588,904.26/197,684.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,717.98

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