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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,184.07, 272,114.01 and 106,540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,184.07, 272,114.01 and 106,540.06 is: 147,025.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,184.07 : 272,114.01 = 106,540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,184.07/272,114.01 = 106,540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,184.07x = 272,114.01 × 106,540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,184.07x = 28,991,042,952.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,991,042,952.24/197,184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,025.28

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