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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,739.42, 272,879.04 and 107,093.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,739.42, 272,879.04 and 107,093.31 is: 147,788.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,739.42 : 272,879.04 = 107,093.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,739.42/272,879.04 = 107,093.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,739.42x = 272,879.04 × 107,093.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,739.42x = 29,223,519,623.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,223,519,623.22/197,739.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,788.03

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