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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,545.44, 272,610.60 and 106,899.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,545.44, 272,610.60 and 106,899.42 is: 147,520.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,545.44 : 272,610.60 = 106,899.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,545.44/272,610.60 = 106,899.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,545.44x = 272,610.60 × 106,899.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,545.44x = 29,141,915,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,141,915,025.85/197,545.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,520.06

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