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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,557.56, 272,629.91 and 106,914.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,557.56, 272,629.91 and 106,914.18 is: 147,541.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,557.56 : 272,629.91 = 106,914.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,557.56/272,629.91 = 106,914.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,557.56x = 272,629.91 × 106,914.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,557.56x = 29,148,003,271.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,148,003,271.12/197,557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,541.83

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