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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,047.92, 270,607.80 and 111,221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,047.92, 270,607.80 and 111,221.36 is: 153,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,047.92 : 270,607.80 = 111,221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,047.92/270,607.80 = 111,221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,047.92x = 270,607.80 × 111,221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,047.92x = 30,097,367,542.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097,367,542.61/196,047.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,520.46

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