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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,747.14, 272,889.68 and 107,101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,747.14, 272,889.68 and 107,101.04 is: 147,798.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,747.14 : 272,889.68 = 107,101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,747.14/272,889.68 = 107,101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,747.14x = 272,889.68 × 107,101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,747.14x = 29,226,768,533.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,226,768,533.27/197,747.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,798.69

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