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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,522.58, 272,579.19 and 106,876.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,522.58, 272,579.19 and 106,876.56 is: 147,488.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,522.58 : 272,579.19 = 106,876.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,522.58/272,579.19 = 106,876.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,522.58x = 272,579.19 × 106,876.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,522.58x = 29,132,326,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132,326,154.79/197,522.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,488.59

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