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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,242.28, 272,194.38 and 106,597.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,242.28, 272,194.38 and 106,597.94 is: 147,105.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,242.28 : 272,194.38 = 106,597.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,242.28/272,194.38 = 106,597.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,242.28x = 272,194.38 × 106,597.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,242.28x = 29,015,360,187.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,015,360,187.58/197,242.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,105.18

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