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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,546.58, 272,612.32 and 106,900.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,546.58, 272,612.32 and 106,900.56 is: 147,521.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,546.58 : 272,612.32 = 106,900.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,546.58/272,612.32 = 106,900.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,546.58x = 272,612.32 × 106,900.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,546.58x = 29,142,409,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,142,409,403.65/197,546.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,521.71

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