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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,590.77, 272,673.36 and 106,944.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,590.77, 272,673.36 and 106,944.75 is: 147,582.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,590.77 : 272,673.36 = 106,944.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,590.77/272,673.36 = 106,944.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,590.77x = 272,673.36 × 106,944.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,590.77x = 29,160,984,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,160,984,316.86/197,590.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,582.73

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