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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,049.92, 270,610.56 and 111,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,049.92, 270,610.56 and 111,223.36 is: 153,523.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,049.92 : 270,610.56 = 111,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,049.92/270,610.56 = 111,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,049.92x = 270,610.56 × 111,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,049.92x = 30,098,215,734.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,098,215,734.68/196,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,523.22

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