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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,492.52, 272,538.93 and 106,848.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,492.52, 272,538.93 and 106,848.19 is: 147,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,492.52 : 272,538.93 = 106,848.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,492.52/272,538.93 = 106,848.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,492.52x = 272,538.93 × 106,848.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,492.52x = 29,120,291,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,120,291,375.04/197,492.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,450.10

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