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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,550.96, 272,618.24 and 106,904.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,550.96, 272,618.24 and 106,904.96 is: 147,527.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,550.96 : 272,618.24 = 106,904.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,550.96/272,618.24 = 106,904.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,550.96x = 272,618.24 × 106,904.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,550.96x = 29,144,242,042.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,144,242,042.47/197,550.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,527.72

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