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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,744.14, 272,885.55 and 107,098.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,744.14, 272,885.55 and 107,098.03 is: 147,794.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,744.14 : 272,885.55 = 107,098.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,744.14/272,885.55 = 107,098.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,744.14x = 272,885.55 × 107,098.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,744.14x = 29,225,504,820.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,225,504,820.47/197,744.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,794.54

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