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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,734.92, 272,872.82 and 107,088.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,734.92, 272,872.82 and 107,088.82 is: 147,781.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,734.92 : 272,872.82 = 107,088.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,734.92/272,872.82 = 107,088.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,734.92x = 272,872.82 × 107,088.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,734.92x = 29,221,628,303.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,221,628,303.87/197,734.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,781.83

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