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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,049.20, 270,536.68 and 108,829.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,049.20, 270,536.68 and 108,829.82 is: 150,178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,049.20 : 270,536.68 = 108,829.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,049.20/270,536.68 = 108,829.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,049.20x = 270,536.68 × 108,829.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,049.20x = 29,442,458,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,442,458,187.80/196,049.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,178.93

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