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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,003.77, 270,452.41 and 115,447.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,003.77, 270,452.41 and 115,447.33 is: 159,298.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,003.77 : 270,452.41 = 115,447.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,003.77/270,452.41 = 115,447.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,003.77x = 270,452.41 × 115,447.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,003.77x = 31,223,009,325.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,223,009,325.40/196,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,298.00

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