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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,555.37, 272,627.08 and 106,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,555.37, 272,627.08 and 106,911.30 is: 147,537.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,555.37 : 272,627.08 = 106,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,555.37/272,627.08 = 106,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,555.37x = 272,627.08 × 106,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,555.37x = 29,146,915,538.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146,915,538.00/197,555.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,537.96

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