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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,470.42, 272,507.91 and 106,826.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,470.42, 272,507.91 and 106,826.02 is: 147,419.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,470.42 : 272,507.91 = 106,826.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,470.42/272,507.91 = 106,826.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,470.42x = 272,507.91 × 106,826.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,470.42x = 29,110,935,443.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,110,935,443.82/197,470.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,419.22

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