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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,639.41, 272,743.26 and 106,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,639.41, 272,743.26 and 106,995.38 is: 147,654.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,639.41 : 272,743.26 = 106,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,639.41/272,743.26 = 106,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,639.41x = 272,743.26 × 106,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,639.41x = 29,182,266,847.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,182,266,847.45/197,639.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,654.09

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