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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,519.78, 272,575.28 and 106,873.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,519.78, 272,575.28 and 106,873.76 is: 147,484.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,519.78 : 272,575.28 = 106,873.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,519.78/272,575.28 = 106,873.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,519.78x = 272,575.28 × 106,873.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,519.78x = 29,131,146,005.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131,146,005.28/197,519.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,484.70

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