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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,059.40, 270,562.11 and 111,176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,059.40, 270,562.11 and 111,176.46 is: 153,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,059.40 : 270,562.11 = 111,176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,059.40/270,562.11 = 111,176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,059.40x = 270,562.11 × 111,176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,059.40x = 30,080,137,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,080,137,599.93/196,059.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,423.60

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