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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,490.27, 272,538.52 and 106,848.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,490.27, 272,538.52 and 106,848.18 is: 147,451.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,490.27 : 272,538.52 = 106,848.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,490.27/272,538.52 = 106,848.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,490.27x = 272,538.52 × 106,848.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,490.27x = 29,120,245,175.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,120,245,175.79/197,490.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,451.55

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