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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,240.28, 272,191.62 and 106,595.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,240.28, 272,191.62 and 106,595.94 is: 147,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,240.28 : 272,191.62 = 106,595.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,240.28/272,191.62 = 106,595.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,240.28x = 272,191.62 × 106,595.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,240.28x = 29,014,521,594.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,014,521,594.02/197,240.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,102.42

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