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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,700.63, 272,826.38 and 107,056.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,700.63, 272,826.38 and 107,056.59 is: 147,737.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,700.63 : 272,826.38 = 107,056.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,700.63/272,826.38 = 107,056.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,700.63x = 272,826.38 × 107,056.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,700.63x = 29,207,861,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,207,861,904.84/197,700.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,737.83

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