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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,863.23, 273,052.22 and 107,219.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,863.23, 273,052.22 and 107,219.17 is: 147,962.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,863.23 : 273,052.22 = 107,219.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,863.23/273,052.22 = 107,219.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,863.23x = 273,052.22 × 107,219.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,863.23x = 29,276,432,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,276,432,395.06/197,863.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,962.98

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