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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,024, 270,515.28 and 106,600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,024, 270,515.28 and 106,600 is: 147,109.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,024 : 270,515.28 = 106,600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,024/270,515.28 = 106,600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,024x = 270,515.28 × 106,600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,024x = 28,836,928,848.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,836,928,848.00/196,024
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,109.17

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