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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,534.37, 272,595.52 and 106,888.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,534.37, 272,595.52 and 106,888.35 is: 147,504.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,534.37 : 272,595.52 = 106,888.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,534.37/272,595.52 = 106,888.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,534.37x = 272,595.52 × 106,888.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,534.37x = 29,137,283,987.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,137,283,987.21/197,534.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,504.89

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