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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,401.52, 272,413.31 and 106,757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,401.52, 272,413.31 and 106,757.58 is: 147,325.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,401.52 : 272,413.31 = 106,757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,401.52/272,413.31 = 106,757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,401.52x = 272,413.31 × 106,757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,401.52x = 29,082,185,201.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,082,185,201.60/197,401.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,325.03

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