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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,289.04, 270,878.92 and 106,865.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,289.04, 270,878.92 and 106,865.04 is: 147,473.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,289.04 : 270,878.92 = 106,865.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,289.04/270,878.92 = 106,865.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,289.04x = 270,878.92 × 106,865.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,289.04x = 28,947,486,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947,486,620.96/196,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,473.78

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