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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,741.41, 272,883.07 and 107,097.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,741.41, 272,883.07 and 107,097.38 is: 147,794.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,741.41 : 272,883.07 = 107,097.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,741.41/272,883.07 = 107,097.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,741.41x = 272,883.07 × 107,097.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,741.41x = 29,225,062,123.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,062,123.95/197,741.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,794.34

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