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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,523.53, 272,581.92 and 106,881.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,523.53, 272,581.92 and 106,881.03 is: 147,495.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,523.53 : 272,581.92 = 106,881.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,523.53/272,581.92 = 106,881.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,523.53x = 272,581.92 × 106,881.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,523.53x = 29,133,836,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,133,836,368.98/197,523.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,495.52

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