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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,595.61, 272,682.77 and 106,951.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,595.61, 272,682.77 and 106,951.54 is: 147,593.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,595.61 : 272,682.77 = 106,951.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,595.61/272,682.77 = 106,951.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,595.61x = 272,682.77 × 106,951.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,595.61x = 29,163,842,182.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163,842,182.97/197,595.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,593.57

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