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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,436.08, 272,461.82 and 106,792.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,436.08, 272,461.82 and 106,792.06 is: 147,373.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,436.08 : 272,461.82 = 106,792.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,436.08/272,461.82 = 106,792.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,436.08x = 272,461.82 × 106,792.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,436.08x = 29,096,759,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,096,759,029.15/197,436.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,373.06

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