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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,836.97, 273,014.63 and 107,195.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,836.97, 273,014.63 and 107,195.38 is: 147,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,836.97 : 273,014.63 = 107,195.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,836.97/273,014.63 = 107,195.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,836.97x = 273,014.63 × 107,195.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,836.97x = 29,265,907,878.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,265,907,878.33/197,836.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,929.42

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