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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,523.83, 272,580.92 and 106,877.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,523.83, 272,580.92 and 106,877.81 is: 147,490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,523.83 : 272,580.92 = 106,877.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,523.83/272,580.92 = 106,877.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,523.83x = 272,580.92 × 106,877.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,523.83x = 29,132,851,243.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,132,851,243.00/197,523.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,490.31

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