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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,732.40, 272,870.88 and 107,088.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,732.40, 272,870.88 and 107,088.48 is: 147,782.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,732.40 : 272,870.88 = 107,088.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,732.40/272,870.88 = 107,088.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,732.40x = 272,870.88 × 107,088.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,732.40x = 29,221,327,775.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221,327,775.46/197,732.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,782.19

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