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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,491.27, 272,539.90 and 106,849.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,491.27, 272,539.90 and 106,849.18 is: 147,452.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,491.27 : 272,539.90 = 106,849.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,491.27/272,539.90 = 106,849.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,491.27x = 272,539.90 × 106,849.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,491.27x = 29,120,664,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,120,664,832.28/197,491.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,452.92

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