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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,615.68, 271,329.48 and 107,191.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,615.68, 271,329.48 and 107,191.68 is: 147,924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,615.68 : 271,329.48 = 107,191.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,615.68/271,329.48 = 107,191.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,615.68x = 271,329.48 × 107,191.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,615.68x = 29,084,262,794.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,084,262,794.73/196,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,924.43

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