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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,759.24, 272,906.10 and 107,113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,759.24, 272,906.10 and 107,113.08 is: 147,815.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,759.24 : 272,906.10 = 107,113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,759.24/272,906.10 = 107,113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,759.24x = 272,906.10 × 107,113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,759.24x = 29,231,812,921.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,231,812,921.79/197,759.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,815.16

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