Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,474, 271,134.12 and 107,050
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196,474, 271,134.12 and 107,050 is: 147,729
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,474 : 271,134.12 = 107,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,474/271,134.12 = 107,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,474x = 271,134.12 × 107,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,474x = 29,024,907,546 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,024,907,546/196,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,729
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