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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,179.58, 272,107.92 and 106,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,179.58, 272,107.92 and 106,535.52 is: 147,019.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,179.58 : 272,107.92 = 106,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,179.58/272,107.92 = 106,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,179.58x = 272,107.92 × 106,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,179.58x = 28,989,158,753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,989,158,753.32/197,179.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,019.07

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