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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,830.72, 273,005.40 and 107,186.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,830.72, 273,005.40 and 107,186.05 is: 147,916.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,830.72 : 273,005.40 = 107,186.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,830.72/273,005.40 = 107,186.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,830.72x = 273,005.40 × 107,186.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,830.72x = 29,262,370,454.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,262,370,454.67/197,830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,916.21

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