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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,685.69, 272,806.40 and 107,041.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,685.69, 272,806.40 and 107,041.72 is: 147,717.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,685.69 : 272,806.40 = 107,041.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,685.69/272,806.40 = 107,041.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,685.69x = 272,806.40 × 107,041.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,685.69x = 29,201,664,383.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,201,664,383.77/197,685.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,717.64

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