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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,828.22, 273,001.95 and 107,183.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,828.22, 273,001.95 and 107,183.55 is: 147,912.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,828.22 : 273,001.95 = 107,183.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,828.22/273,001.95 = 107,183.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,828.22x = 273,001.95 × 107,183.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,828.22x = 29,261,318,157.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,261,318,157.92/197,828.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,912.76

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