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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,548.49, 272,616.91 and 106,904.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,548.49, 272,616.91 and 106,904.45 is: 147,528.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,548.49 : 272,616.91 = 106,904.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,548.49/272,616.91 = 106,904.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,548.49x = 272,616.91 × 106,904.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,548.49x = 29,143,961,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,143,961,238.53/197,548.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,528.14

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