Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,224, 270,789.12 and 106,800
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196,224, 270,789.12 and 106,800 is: 147,384
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,224 : 270,789.12 = 106,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,224/270,789.12 = 106,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,224x = 270,789.12 × 106,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,224x = 28,920,278,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 28,920,278,016/196,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,384
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