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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,555.44, 272,626.48 and 106,911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,555.44, 272,626.48 and 106,911.40 is: 147,537.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,555.44 : 272,626.48 = 106,911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,555.44/272,626.48 = 106,911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,555.44x = 272,626.48 × 106,911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,555.44x = 29,146,878,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,146,878,921.15/197,555.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,537.72

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