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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,650.52, 271,377.98 and 107,226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,650.52, 271,377.98 and 107,226.52 is: 147,972.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,650.52 : 271,377.98 = 107,226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,650.52/271,377.98 = 107,226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,650.52x = 271,377.98 × 107,226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,650.52x = 29,098,916,400.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,098,916,400.03/196,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,972.74

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