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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,899.76, 271,721.68 and 107,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,899.76, 271,721.68 and 107,475.76 is: 148,316.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,899.76 : 271,721.68 = 107,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,899.76/271,721.68 = 107,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,899.76x = 271,721.68 × 107,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,899.76x = 29,203,494,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203,494,066.48/196,899.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,316.55

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