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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,125.29, 272,033.04 and 106,481.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,125.29, 272,033.04 and 106,481.28 is: 146,944.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,125.29 : 272,033.04 = 106,481.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,125.29/272,033.04 = 106,481.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,125.29x = 272,033.04 × 106,481.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,125.29x = 28,966,426,301.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966,426,301.49/197,125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,944.24

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