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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,239.87, 272,191.01 and 106,596.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,239.87, 272,191.01 and 106,596.01 is: 147,102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,239.87 : 272,191.01 = 106,596.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,239.87/272,191.01 = 106,596.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,239.87x = 272,191.01 × 106,596.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,239.87x = 29,014,475,623.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,014,475,623.87/197,239.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,102.49

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