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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,824.74, 272,997.78 and 107,183.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,824.74, 272,997.78 and 107,183.01 is: 147,912.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,824.74 : 272,997.78 = 107,183.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,824.74/272,997.78 = 107,183.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,824.74x = 272,997.78 × 107,183.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,824.74x = 29,260,723,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,260,723,783.72/197,824.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,912.36

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