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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,632.92, 272,733.14 and 106,988.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,632.92, 272,733.14 and 106,988.88 is: 147,644.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,632.92 : 272,733.14 = 106,988.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,632.92/272,733.14 = 106,988.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,632.92x = 272,733.14 × 106,988.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,632.92x = 29,179,413,187.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,179,413,187.48/197,632.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,644.50

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