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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,299.28, 270,892.96 and 106,875.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,299.28, 270,892.96 and 106,875.28 is: 147,487.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,299.28 : 270,892.96 = 106,875.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,299.28/270,892.96 = 106,875.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,299.28x = 270,892.96 × 106,875.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,299.28x = 28,951,760,950.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,951,760,950.03/196,299.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,487.86

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