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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,492.83, 272,539.67 and 106,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,492.83, 272,539.67 and 106,848.51 is: 147,450.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,492.83 : 272,539.67 = 106,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,492.83/272,539.67 = 106,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,492.83x = 272,539.67 × 106,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,492.83x = 29,120,457,655.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,120,457,655.39/197,492.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,450.71

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