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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,810.28, 272,977.79 and 107,168.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,810.28, 272,977.79 and 107,168.48 is: 147,892.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,810.28 : 272,977.79 = 107,168.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,810.28/272,977.79 = 107,168.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,810.28x = 272,977.79 × 107,168.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,810.28x = 29,254,612,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,612,927.33/197,810.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,892.28

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