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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,557.26, 272,629.01 and 106,913.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,557.26, 272,629.01 and 106,913.24 is: 147,540.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,557.26 : 272,629.01 = 106,913.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,557.26/272,629.01 = 106,913.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,557.26x = 272,629.01 × 106,913.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,557.26x = 29,147,648,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,147,648,879.38/197,557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,540.26

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