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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,237.28, 272,187.52 and 106,592.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,237.28, 272,187.52 and 106,592.96 is: 147,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,237.28 : 272,187.52 = 106,592.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,237.28/272,187.52 = 106,592.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,237.28x = 272,187.52 × 106,592.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,237.28x = 29,013,273,431.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,013,273,431.86/197,237.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,098.32

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