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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,588.62, 272,671.52 and 106,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,588.62, 272,671.52 and 106,946.12 is: 147,585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,588.62 : 272,671.52 = 106,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,588.62/272,671.52 = 106,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,588.62x = 272,671.52 × 106,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,588.62x = 29,161,161,245.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161,161,245.45/197,588.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,585.23

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