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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,721.56, 272,854.50 and 107,076.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,721.56, 272,854.50 and 107,076.08 is: 147,764.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,721.56 : 272,854.50 = 107,076.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,721.56/272,854.50 = 107,076.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,721.56x = 272,854.50 × 107,076.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,721.56x = 29,216,190,270.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,216,190,270.36/197,721.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,764.31

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