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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,380, 271,004.40 and 106,956

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,380, 271,004.40 and 106,956 is: 147,599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,380 : 271,004.40 = 106,956 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,380/271,004.40 = 106,956/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,380x = 271,004.40 × 106,956
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,380x = 28,985,546,606.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,985,546,606.40/196,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,599.28

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