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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,183.87, 270,724.46 and 108,974.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,183.87, 270,724.46 and 108,974.61 is: 150,379.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,183.87 : 270,724.46 = 108,974.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,183.87/270,724.46 = 108,974.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,183.87x = 270,724.46 × 108,974.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,183.87x = 29,502,091,901.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,502,091,901.09/196,183.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,379.81

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