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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,254.72, 270,830.16 and 106,830.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,254.72, 270,830.16 and 106,830.72 is: 147,425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,254.72 : 270,830.16 = 106,830.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,254.72/270,830.16 = 106,830.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,254.72x = 270,830.16 × 106,830.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,254.72x = 28,932,980,990.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932,980,990.52/196,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,425.66

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