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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,941.47, 273,158.24 and 107,297.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,941.47, 273,158.24 and 107,297.07 is: 148,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,941.47 : 273,158.24 = 107,297.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,941.47/273,158.24 = 107,297.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,941.47x = 273,158.24 × 107,297.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,941.47x = 29,309,078,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,309,078,261.87/197,941.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,069.42

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