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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,488.52, 272,533.41 and 106,844.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,488.52, 272,533.41 and 106,844.19 is: 147,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,488.52 : 272,533.41 = 106,844.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,488.52/272,533.41 = 106,844.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,488.52x = 272,533.41 × 106,844.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,488.52x = 29,118,611,439.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,118,611,439.39/197,488.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,444.58

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