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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,524.44, 272,581.67 and 106,878.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,524.44, 272,581.67 and 106,878.42 is: 147,491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,524.44 : 272,581.67 = 106,878.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,524.44/272,581.67 = 106,878.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,524.44x = 272,581.67 × 106,878.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,524.44x = 29,133,098,477.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,133,098,477.76/197,524.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,491.11

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