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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,140.21, 272,053.73 and 106,496.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,140.21, 272,053.73 and 106,496.19 is: 146,964.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,140.21 : 272,053.73 = 106,496.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,140.21/272,053.73 = 106,496.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,140.21x = 272,053.73 × 106,496.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,140.21x = 28,972,685,986.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,972,685,986.53/197,140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146,964.88

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