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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,637.07, 272,739.25 and 106,993.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,637.07, 272,739.25 and 106,993.04 is: 147,650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,637.07 : 272,739.25 = 106,993.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,637.07/272,739.25 = 106,993.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,637.07x = 272,739.25 × 106,993.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,637.07x = 29,181,201,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181,201,484.82/197,637.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,650.45

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