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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,462.08, 271,119.36 and 107,043.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,462.08, 271,119.36 and 107,043.84 is: 147,721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,462.08 : 271,119.36 = 107,043.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,462.08/271,119.36 = 107,043.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,462.08x = 271,119.36 × 107,043.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,462.08x = 29,021,657,392.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021,657,392.74/196,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,721.42

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