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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,412.14, 272,427.97 and 106,768.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,412.14, 272,427.97 and 106,768.21 is: 147,339.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,412.14 : 272,427.97 = 106,768.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,412.14/272,427.97 = 106,768.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,412.14x = 272,427.97 × 106,768.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,412.14x = 29,086,646,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,086,646,710.83/197,412.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,339.71

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