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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,436.29, 272,461.05 and 106,792.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,436.29, 272,461.05 and 106,792.16 is: 147,372.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,436.29 : 272,461.05 = 106,792.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,436.29/272,461.05 = 106,792.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,436.29x = 272,461.05 × 106,792.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,436.29x = 29,096,702,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,096,702,683.06/197,436.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,372.62

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