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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,238.87, 272,189.63 and 106,595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,238.87, 272,189.63 and 106,595.01 is: 147,101.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,238.87 : 272,189.63 = 106,595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,238.87/272,189.63 = 106,595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,238.87x = 272,189.63 × 106,595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,238.87x = 29,014,056,598.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,014,056,598.23/197,238.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,101.11

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