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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,125.27, 272,032.99 and 106,481.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,125.27, 272,032.99 and 106,481.24 is: 146,944.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,125.27 : 272,032.99 = 106,481.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,125.27/272,032.99 = 106,481.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,125.27x = 272,032.99 × 106,481.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,125.27x = 28,966,408,883.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966,408,883.62/197,125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,944.17

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