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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,537.12, 272,601.93 and 106,893.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,537.12, 272,601.93 and 106,893.08 is: 147,512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,537.12 : 272,601.93 = 106,893.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,537.12/272,601.93 = 106,893.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,537.12x = 272,601.93 × 106,893.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,537.12x = 29,139,260,593.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,139,260,593.15/197,537.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,512.83

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