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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195,852.78, 270,287.73 and 110,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195,852.78, 270,287.73 and 110,997.18 is: 153,182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195,852.78 : 270,287.73 = 110,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195,852.78/270,287.73 = 110,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195,852.78x = 270,287.73 × 110,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195,852.78x = 30,001,175,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001,175,818.60/195,852.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,182.28

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