Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,918, 270,369 and 106,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 195,918, 270,369 and 106,494 is: 146,962.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,918 : 270,369 = 106,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,918/270,369 = 106,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,918x = 270,369 × 106,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,918x = 28,792,676,286 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,792,676,286/195,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 146,962.89
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