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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,129.37, 272,038.62 and 106,485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,129.37, 272,038.62 and 106,485.33 is: 146,949.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,129.37 : 272,038.62 = 106,485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,129.37/272,038.62 = 106,485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,129.37x = 272,038.62 × 106,485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,129.37x = 28,968,122,223.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,968,122,223.44/197,129.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,949.80

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