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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,010.76, 270,208.53 and 138,548.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,010.76, 270,208.53 and 138,548.70 is: 190,994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,010.76 : 270,208.53 = 138,548.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,010.76/270,208.53 = 138,548.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,010.76x = 270,208.53 × 138,548.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,010.76x = 37,437,040,560.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,437,040,560.41/196,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190,994.82

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