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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,710.35, 272,838.93 and 107,064.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,710.35, 272,838.93 and 107,064.24 is: 147,747.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,710.35 : 272,838.93 = 107,064.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,710.35/272,838.93 = 107,064.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,710.35x = 272,838.93 × 107,064.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,710.35x = 29,211,293,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,211,293,440.10/197,710.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,747.92

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