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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,423.30, 272,443.29 and 106,779.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,423.30, 272,443.29 and 106,779.37 is: 147,355.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,423.30 : 272,443.29 = 106,779.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,423.30/272,443.29 = 106,779.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,423.30x = 272,443.29 × 106,779.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,423.30x = 29,091,322,866.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,322,866.93/197,423.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,355.06

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