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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,365.41, 272,363.67 and 106,720.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,365.41, 272,363.67 and 106,720.74 is: 147,274.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,365.41 : 272,363.67 = 106,720.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,365.41/272,363.67 = 106,720.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,365.41x = 272,363.67 × 106,720.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,365.41x = 29,066,852,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,066,852,411.52/197,365.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,274.30

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