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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,494.53, 272,541.69 and 106,850.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,494.53, 272,541.69 and 106,850.19 is: 147,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,494.53 : 272,541.69 = 106,850.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,494.53/272,541.69 = 106,850.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,494.53x = 272,541.69 × 106,850.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,494.53x = 29,121,131,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121,131,359.42/197,494.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,452.85

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