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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,550.38, 272,619.50 and 106,906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,550.38, 272,619.50 and 106,906.34 is: 147,530.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,550.38 : 272,619.50 = 106,906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,550.38/272,619.50 = 106,906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,550.38x = 272,619.50 × 106,906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,550.38x = 29,144,751,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144,751,060.00/197,550.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,530.73

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