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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,812.43, 272,980.77 and 107,170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,812.43, 272,980.77 and 107,170.66 is: 147,895.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,812.43 : 272,980.77 = 107,170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,812.43/272,980.77 = 107,170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,812.43x = 272,980.77 × 107,170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,812.43x = 29,255,527,692.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,255,527,692.03/197,812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,895.30

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