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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,365.37, 270,984.20 and 106,941.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,365.37, 270,984.20 and 106,941.37 is: 147,579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,365.37 : 270,984.20 = 106,941.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,365.37/270,984.20 = 106,941.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,365.37x = 270,984.20 × 106,941.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,365.37x = 28,979,419,706.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,979,419,706.73/196,365.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,579.08

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