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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197,639.64, 272,740.50 and 106,993.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197,639.64, 272,740.50 and 106,993.44 is: 147,649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197,639.64 : 272,740.50 = 106,993.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197,639.64/272,740.50 = 106,993.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197,639.64x = 272,740.50 × 106,993.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197,639.64x = 29,181,444,322.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181,444,322.32/197,639.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,649.75

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