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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,558.17, 272,630.98 and 106,914.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,558.17, 272,630.98 and 106,914.12 is: 147,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,558.17 : 272,630.98 = 106,914.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,558.17/272,630.98 = 106,914.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,558.17x = 272,630.98 × 106,914.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,558.17x = 29,148,101,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,148,101,956.26/197,558.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,541.87

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