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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,827.60, 272,999.91 and 107,178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,827.60, 272,999.91 and 107,178.15 is: 147,904.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,827.60 : 272,999.91 = 107,178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,827.60/272,999.91 = 107,178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,827.60x = 272,999.91 × 107,178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,827.60x = 29,259,625,303.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259,625,303.97/197,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,904.67

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