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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,811.99, 272,980.62 and 107,168.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,811.99, 272,980.62 and 107,168.58 is: 147,892.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,811.99 : 272,980.62 = 107,168.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,811.99/272,980.62 = 107,168.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,811.99x = 272,980.62 × 107,168.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,811.99x = 29,254,945,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,254,945,412.92/197,811.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,892.68

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