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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,213.12, 272,153.97 and 106,569.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,213.12, 272,153.97 and 106,569.05 is: 147,065.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,213.12 : 272,153.97 = 106,569.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,213.12/272,153.97 = 106,569.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,213.12x = 272,153.97 × 106,569.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,213.12x = 29,003,188,675.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,003,188,675.86/197,213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,065.21

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