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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,125.62, 272,033.45 and 106,481.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,125.62, 272,033.45 and 106,481.58 is: 146,944.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,125.62 : 272,033.45 = 106,481.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,125.62/272,033.45 = 106,481.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,125.62x = 272,033.45 × 106,481.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,125.62x = 28,966,551,568.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966,551,568.85/197,125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,944.63

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