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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,018.26, 270,492.73 and 115,430.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,018.26, 270,492.73 and 115,430.21 is: 159,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,018.26 : 270,492.73 = 115,430.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,018.26/270,492.73 = 115,430.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,018.26x = 270,492.73 × 115,430.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,018.26x = 31,223,032,627.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,223,032,627.37/196,018.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,286.35

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