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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,288.28, 272,257.86 and 106,644

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,288.28, 272,257.86 and 106,644 is: 147,168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,288.28 : 272,257.86 = 106,644 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,288.28/272,257.86 = 106,644/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,288.28x = 272,257.86 × 106,644
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,288.28x = 29,034,667,221.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034,667,221.84/197,288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,168.74

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