Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,576, 271,275 and 107,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 196,576, 271,275 and 107,152 is: 147,869.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,576 : 271,275 = 107,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,576/271,275 = 107,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,576x = 271,275 × 107,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,576x = 29,067,658,800 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,067,658,800/196,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 147,869.83
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