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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,292.29, 270,883.41 and 106,868.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,292.29, 270,883.41 and 106,868.29 is: 147,478.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,292.29 : 270,883.41 = 106,868.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,292.29/270,883.41 = 106,868.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,292.29x = 270,883.41 × 106,868.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,292.29x = 28,948,846,281.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,948,846,281.73/196,292.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,478.26

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