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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,032.26, 270,529.18 and 109,997.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,032.26, 270,529.18 and 109,997.61 is: 151,799.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,032.26 : 270,529.18 = 109,997.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,032.26/270,529.18 = 109,997.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,032.26x = 270,529.18 × 109,997.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,032.26x = 29,757,561,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,757,561,945.78/196,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,799.31

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