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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,618.02, 272,713.52 and 106,973.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,618.02, 272,713.52 and 106,973.96 is: 147,624.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,618.02 : 272,713.52 = 106,973.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,618.02/272,713.52 = 106,973.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,618.02x = 272,713.52 × 106,973.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,618.02x = 29,173,245,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,173,245,179.94/197,618.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,624.42

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