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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,778.78, 272,936.02 and 107,134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,778.78, 272,936.02 and 107,134.74 is: 147,846.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,778.78 : 272,936.02 = 107,134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,778.78/272,936.02 = 107,134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,778.78x = 272,936.02 × 107,134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,778.78x = 29,240,929,539.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,240,929,539.33/197,778.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,846.65

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