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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,234.15, 272,183.20 and 106,590.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,234.15, 272,183.20 and 106,590.08 is: 147,094.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,234.15 : 272,183.20 = 106,590.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,234.15/272,183.20 = 106,590.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,234.15x = 272,183.20 × 106,590.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,234.15x = 29,012,029,476.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,012,029,476.64/197,234.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,094.36

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