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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,557.42, 272,629.27 and 106,913.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,557.42, 272,629.27 and 106,913.41 is: 147,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,557.42 : 272,629.27 = 106,913.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,557.42/272,629.27 = 106,913.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,557.42x = 272,629.27 × 106,913.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,557.42x = 29,147,724,839.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,147,724,839.66/197,557.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,540.52

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