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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,747.23, 272,891.46 and 107,103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,747.23, 272,891.46 and 107,103.37 is: 147,802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,747.23 : 272,891.46 = 107,103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,747.23/272,891.46 = 107,103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,747.23x = 272,891.46 × 107,103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,747.23x = 29,227,595,010.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227,595,010.22/197,747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,802.80

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