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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,105.50, 270,629.91 and 106,681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,105.50, 270,629.91 and 106,681.50 is: 147,222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,105.50 : 270,629.91 = 106,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,105.50/270,629.91 = 106,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,105.50x = 270,629.91 × 106,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,105.50x = 28,871,204,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,871,204,743.67/196,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,222.82

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