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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,496.78, 272,545.26 and 106,852.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,496.78, 272,545.26 and 106,852.44 is: 147,456.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,496.78 : 272,545.26 = 106,852.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,496.78/272,545.26 = 106,852.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,496.78x = 272,545.26 × 106,852.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,496.78x = 29,122,126,041.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,122,126,041.43/197,496.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,456.21

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