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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,524.58, 272,581.94 and 106,878.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,524.58, 272,581.94 and 106,878.56 is: 147,491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,524.58 : 272,581.94 = 106,878.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,524.58/272,581.94 = 106,878.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,524.58x = 272,581.94 × 106,878.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,524.58x = 29,133,165,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,133,165,229.21/197,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,491.34

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