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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,279.92, 272,248.28 and 106,637.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,279.92, 272,248.28 and 106,637.64 is: 147,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,279.92 : 272,248.28 = 106,637.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,279.92/272,248.28 = 106,637.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,279.92x = 272,248.28 × 106,637.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,279.92x = 29,031,914,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,031,914,073.26/197,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,161.02

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