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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,608.14, 272,699.38 and 106,963.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,608.14, 272,699.38 and 106,963.82 is: 147,610.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,608.14 : 272,699.38 = 106,963.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,608.14/272,699.38 = 106,963.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,608.14x = 272,699.38 × 106,963.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,608.14x = 29,168,967,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,168,967,509.73/197,608.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,610.15

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