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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,862.23, 273,050.84 and 107,218.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,862.23, 273,050.84 and 107,218.17 is: 147,961.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,862.23 : 273,050.84 = 107,218.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,862.23/273,050.84 = 107,218.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,862.23x = 273,050.84 × 107,218.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,862.23x = 29,276,010,845.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276,010,845.67/197,862.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,961.60

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