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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,724.82, 272,858.82 and 107,078.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,724.82, 272,858.82 and 107,078.70 is: 147,767.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,724.82 : 272,858.82 = 107,078.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,724.82/272,858.82 = 107,078.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,724.82x = 272,858.82 × 107,078.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,724.82x = 29,217,367,729.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,217,367,729.13/197,724.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,767.83

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