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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,243.28, 272,195.76 and 106,598.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,243.28, 272,195.76 and 106,598.94 is: 147,106.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,243.28 : 272,195.76 = 106,598.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,243.28/272,195.76 = 106,598.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,243.28x = 272,195.76 × 106,598.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,243.28x = 29,015,779,488.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,015,779,488.49/197,243.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,106.56

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