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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,620.02, 272,716.28 and 106,975.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,620.02, 272,716.28 and 106,975.96 is: 147,627.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,620.02 : 272,716.28 = 106,975.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,620.02/272,716.28 = 106,975.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,620.02x = 272,716.28 × 106,975.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,620.02x = 29,174,085,860.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,174,085,860.63/197,620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,627.18

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