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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,870.72, 273,060.96 and 107,227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,870.72, 273,060.96 and 107,227.04 is: 147,972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,870.72 : 273,060.96 = 107,227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,870.72/273,060.96 = 107,227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,870.72x = 273,060.96 × 107,227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,870.72x = 29,279,518,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,279,518,480.36/197,870.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,972.97

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