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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,847.11, 273,029.26 and 107,203.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,847.11, 273,029.26 and 107,203.05 is: 147,940.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,847.11 : 273,029.26 = 107,203.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,847.11/273,029.26 = 107,203.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,847.11x = 273,029.26 × 107,203.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,847.11x = 29,269,569,411.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,269,569,411.24/197,847.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,940.34

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