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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,126.62, 272,034.83 and 106,482.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,126.62, 272,034.83 and 106,482.58 is: 146,946.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,126.62 : 272,034.83 = 106,482.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,126.62/272,034.83 = 106,482.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,126.62x = 272,034.83 × 106,482.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,126.62x = 28,966,970,548.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966,970,548.26/197,126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,946.01

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