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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,689.69, 272,811.38 and 107,045.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,689.69, 272,811.38 and 107,045.37 is: 147,722.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,689.69 : 272,811.38 = 107,045.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,689.69/272,811.38 = 107,045.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,689.69x = 272,811.38 × 107,045.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,689.69x = 29,203,195,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,195,490.03/197,689.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,722.40

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