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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,980, 271,832.76 and 107,556

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,980, 271,832.76 and 107,556 is: 148,427.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,980 : 271,832.76 = 107,556 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,980/271,832.76 = 107,556/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,980x = 271,832.76 × 107,556
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,980x = 29,237,244,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,237,244,334.56/196,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,427.48

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