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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,802.76, 272,967.44 and 107,160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,802.76, 272,967.44 and 107,160.99 is: 147,881.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,802.76 : 272,967.44 = 107,160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,802.76/272,967.44 = 107,160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,802.76x = 272,967.44 × 107,160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,802.76x = 29,251,460,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,251,460,836.76/197,802.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,881.97

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