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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,591.73, 272,676.27 and 106,947.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,591.73, 272,676.27 and 106,947.66 is: 147,587.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,591.73 : 272,676.27 = 106,947.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,591.73/272,676.27 = 106,947.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,591.73x = 272,676.27 × 106,947.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,591.73x = 29,162,089,014.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,089,014.03/197,591.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,587.60

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