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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,822.79, 272,995.05 and 107,181.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,822.79, 272,995.05 and 107,181.06 is: 147,909.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,822.79 : 272,995.05 = 107,181.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,822.79/272,995.05 = 107,181.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,822.79x = 272,995.05 × 107,181.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,822.79x = 29,259,898,833.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,898,833.75/197,822.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,909.65

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