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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,485.14, 271,149.49 and 107,061.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,485.14, 271,149.49 and 107,061.14 is: 147,744.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,485.14 : 271,149.49 = 107,061.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,485.14/271,149.49 = 107,061.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,485.14x = 271,149.49 × 107,061.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,485.14x = 29,029,572,287.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,029,572,287.90/196,485.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,744.37

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