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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,693.23, 272,817.18 and 107,050.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,693.23, 272,817.18 and 107,050.33 is: 147,729.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,693.23 : 272,817.18 = 107,050.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,693.23/272,817.18 = 107,050.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,693.23x = 272,817.18 × 107,050.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,693.23x = 29,205,169,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,205,169,148.67/197,693.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,729.74

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