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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,417.56, 271,056.30 and 106,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,417.56, 271,056.30 and 106,993.56 is: 147,651.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,417.56 : 271,056.30 = 106,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,417.56/271,056.30 = 106,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,417.56x = 271,056.30 × 106,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,417.56x = 29,001,278,497.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,001,278,497.43/196,417.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,651.15

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