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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,718.53, 272,851.83 and 107,074.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,718.53, 272,851.83 and 107,074.65 is: 147,763.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,718.53 : 272,851.83 = 107,074.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,718.53/272,851.83 = 107,074.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,718.53x = 272,851.83 × 107,074.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,718.53x = 29,215,513,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,215,513,153.24/197,718.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,763.15

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