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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,417.49, 272,436.14 and 106,773.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,417.49, 272,436.14 and 106,773.46 is: 147,347.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,417.49 : 272,436.14 = 106,773.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,417.49/272,436.14 = 106,773.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,417.49x = 272,436.14 × 106,773.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,417.49x = 29,088,948,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,088,948,882.69/197,417.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,347.38

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