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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,084.88, 270,594.60 and 106,660.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,084.88, 270,594.60 and 106,660.88 is: 147,190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,084.88 : 270,594.60 = 106,660.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,084.88/270,594.60 = 106,660.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,084.88x = 270,594.60 × 106,660.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,084.88x = 28,861,858,159.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861,858,159.25/196,084.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,190.64

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