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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,472.92, 272,511.36 and 106,828.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,472.92, 272,511.36 and 106,828.52 is: 147,422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,472.92 : 272,511.36 = 106,828.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,472.92/272,511.36 = 106,828.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,472.92x = 272,511.36 × 106,828.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,472.92x = 29,111,985,271.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,111,985,271.99/197,472.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,422.67

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