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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,535.17, 272,599.25 and 106,891.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,535.17, 272,599.25 and 106,891.13 is: 147,510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,535.17 : 272,599.25 = 106,891.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,535.17/272,599.25 = 106,891.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,535.17x = 272,599.25 × 106,891.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,535.17x = 29,138,441,395.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,138,441,395.29/197,535.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,510.15

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