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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,495.78, 272,543.88 and 106,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,495.78, 272,543.88 and 106,851.44 is: 147,454.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,495.78 : 272,543.88 = 106,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,495.78/272,543.88 = 106,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,495.78x = 272,543.88 × 106,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,495.78x = 29,121,706,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,121,706,041.19/197,495.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,454.83

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