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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,543.94, 272,608.56 and 106,897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,543.94, 272,608.56 and 106,897.92 is: 147,518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,543.94 : 272,608.56 = 106,897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,543.94/272,608.56 = 106,897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,543.94x = 272,608.56 × 106,897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,543.94x = 29,141,288,038.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,141,288,038.20/197,543.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,518.01

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