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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,584.22, 271,285.59 and 107,160.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,584.22, 271,285.59 and 107,160.22 is: 147,880.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,584.22 : 271,285.59 = 107,160.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,584.22/271,285.59 = 107,160.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,584.22x = 271,285.59 × 107,160.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,584.22x = 29,071,023,507.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,071,023,507.23/196,584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,880.76

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