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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,741.61, 272,882.06 and 107,095.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,741.61, 272,882.06 and 107,095.50 is: 147,791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,741.61 : 272,882.06 = 107,095.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,741.61/272,882.06 = 107,095.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,741.61x = 272,882.06 × 107,095.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,741.61x = 29,224,440,522.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224,440,522.86/197,741.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,791.05

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