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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,750.16, 272,893.05 and 107,103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,750.16, 272,893.05 and 107,103.87 is: 147,802.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,750.16 : 272,893.05 = 107,103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,750.16/272,893.05 = 107,103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,750.16x = 272,893.05 × 107,103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,750.16x = 29,227,901,751.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,227,901,751.10/197,750.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,802.16

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