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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,558.42, 272,630.65 and 106,914.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,558.42, 272,630.65 and 106,914.41 is: 147,541.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,558.42 : 272,630.65 = 106,914.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,558.42/272,630.65 = 106,914.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,558.42x = 272,630.65 × 106,914.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,558.42x = 29,148,145,092.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,148,145,092.67/197,558.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,541.90

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