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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,819.91, 272,989.26 and 107,173.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,819.91, 272,989.26 and 107,173.62 is: 147,898.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,819.91 : 272,989.26 = 107,173.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,819.91/272,989.26 = 107,173.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,819.91x = 272,989.26 × 107,173.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,819.91x = 29,257,247,215.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,257,247,215.32/197,819.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,898.40

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