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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,785.17, 272,944.85 and 107,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,785.17, 272,944.85 and 107,141.14 is: 147,855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,785.17 : 272,944.85 = 107,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,785.17/272,944.85 = 107,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,785.17x = 272,944.85 × 107,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,785.17x = 29,243,621,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,621,168.06/197,785.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,855.48

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