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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,024.74, 270,510.56 and 109,985.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,024.74, 270,510.56 and 109,985.31 is: 151,777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,024.74 : 270,510.56 = 109,985.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,024.74/270,510.56 = 109,985.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,024.74x = 270,510.56 × 109,985.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,024.74x = 29,752,187,249.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,752,187,249.95/196,024.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,777.72

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