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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,629.26, 272,726.76 and 106,983.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,629.26, 272,726.76 and 106,983.37 is: 147,636.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,629.26 : 272,726.76 = 106,983.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,629.26/272,726.76 = 106,983.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,629.26x = 272,726.76 × 106,983.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,629.26x = 29,177,227,873.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177,227,873.98/197,629.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,636.17

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