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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,594.61, 272,681.39 and 106,950.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,594.61, 272,681.39 and 106,950.54 is: 147,592.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,594.61 : 272,681.39 = 106,950.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,594.61/272,681.39 = 106,950.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,594.61x = 272,681.39 × 106,950.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,594.61x = 29,163,421,373.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163,421,373.70/197,594.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,592.19

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