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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,060.53, 270,347.41 and 135,526.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,060.53, 270,347.41 and 135,526.08 is: 186,876.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,060.53 : 270,347.41 = 135,526.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,060.53/270,347.41 = 135,526.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,060.53x = 270,347.41 × 135,526.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,060.53x = 36,639,123,871.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,639,123,871.06/196,060.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,876.60

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