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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,827.02, 273,001.32 and 107,183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,827.02, 273,001.32 and 107,183.58 is: 147,913.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,827.02 : 273,001.32 = 107,183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,827.02/273,001.32 = 107,183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,827.02x = 273,001.32 × 107,183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,827.02x = 29,261,258,822.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261,258,822.33/197,827.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,913.36

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