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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,423.91, 272,443.97 and 106,779.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,423.91, 272,443.97 and 106,779.78 is: 147,355.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,423.91 : 272,443.97 = 106,779.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,423.91/272,443.97 = 106,779.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,423.91x = 272,443.97 × 106,779.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,423.91x = 29,091,507,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,091,507,445.88/197,423.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,355.54

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