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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,072.38, 270,580.12 and 106,648.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,072.38, 270,580.12 and 106,648.38 is: 147,174.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,072.38 : 270,580.12 = 106,648.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,072.38/270,580.12 = 106,648.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,072.38x = 270,580.12 × 106,648.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,072.38x = 28,856,931,458.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,856,931,458.21/196,072.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,174.89

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