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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,549.19, 272,615.79 and 106,903.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,549.19, 272,615.79 and 106,903.17 is: 147,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,549.19 : 272,615.79 = 106,903.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,549.19/272,615.79 = 106,903.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,549.19x = 272,615.79 × 106,903.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,549.19x = 29,143,492,143.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,143,492,143.05/197,549.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,525.24

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