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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,729.24, 272,864.98 and 107,083.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,729.24, 272,864.98 and 107,083.14 is: 147,773.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,729.24 : 272,864.98 = 107,083.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,729.24/272,864.98 = 107,083.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,729.24x = 272,864.98 × 107,083.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,729.24x = 29,219,238,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,219,238,854.44/197,729.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,773.99

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