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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,832.22, 273,007.47 and 107,187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,832.22, 273,007.47 and 107,187.55 is: 147,918.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,832.22 : 273,007.47 = 107,187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,832.22/273,007.47 = 107,187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,832.22x = 273,007.47 × 107,187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,832.22x = 29,263,001,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,263,001,841.00/197,832.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,918.28

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