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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,561.19, 272,634.45 and 106,917.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,561.19, 272,634.45 and 106,917.17 is: 147,545.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,561.19 : 272,634.45 = 106,917.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,561.19/272,634.45 = 106,917.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,561.19x = 272,634.45 × 106,917.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,561.19x = 29,149,302,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,149,302,475.33/197,561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,545.69

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