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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,741.72, 272,882.18 and 107,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,741.72, 272,882.18 and 107,095.60 is: 147,791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,741.72 : 272,882.18 = 107,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,741.72/272,882.18 = 107,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,741.72x = 272,882.18 × 107,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,741.72x = 29,224,480,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224,480,796.41/197,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,791.17

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