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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,055.20, 270,544.96 and 108,835.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,055.20, 270,544.96 and 108,835.82 is: 150,187.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,055.20 : 270,544.96 = 108,835.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,055.20/270,544.96 = 108,835.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,055.20x = 270,544.96 × 108,835.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,055.20x = 29,444,982,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,444,982,568.47/196,055.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150,187.21

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