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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,590.73, 272,674.89 and 106,946.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,590.73, 272,674.89 and 106,946.66 is: 147,586.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,590.73 : 272,674.89 = 106,946.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,590.73/272,674.89 = 106,946.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,590.73x = 272,674.89 × 106,946.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,590.73x = 29,161,669,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161,669,433.05/197,590.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,586.23

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