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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,490, 272,535.88 and 106,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,490, 272,535.88 and 106,845.76 is: 147,446.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,490 : 272,535.88 = 106,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,490/272,535.88 = 106,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,490x = 272,535.88 × 106,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,490x = 29,119,303,225.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,119,303,225.87/197,490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,446.98

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