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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,524.83, 272,582.29 and 106,878.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,524.83, 272,582.29 and 106,878.81 is: 147,491.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,524.83 : 272,582.29 = 106,878.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,524.83/272,582.29 = 106,878.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,524.83x = 272,582.29 × 106,878.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,524.83x = 29,133,270,782.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,133,270,782.27/197,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,491.69

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