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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,801.93, 272,965.55 and 107,159.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,801.93, 272,965.55 and 107,159.67 is: 147,879.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,801.93 : 272,965.55 = 107,159.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,801.93/272,965.55 = 107,159.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,801.93x = 272,965.55 × 107,159.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,801.93x = 29,250,897,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,250,897,723.57/197,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,879.74

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