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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,289.75, 270,879.87 and 106,865.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,289.75, 270,879.87 and 106,865.75 is: 147,474.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,289.75 : 270,879.87 = 106,865.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,289.75/270,879.87 = 106,865.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,289.75x = 270,879.87 × 106,865.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,289.75x = 28,947,780,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,947,780,467.45/196,289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,474.74

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