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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,696.76, 272,822.85 and 107,052.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,696.76, 272,822.85 and 107,052.73 is: 147,733.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,696.76 : 272,822.85 = 107,052.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,696.76/272,822.85 = 107,052.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,696.76x = 272,822.85 × 107,052.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,696.76x = 29,206,428,999.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,206,428,999.50/197,696.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,733.47

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