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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,063.91, 270,352.07 and 135,529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,063.91, 270,352.07 and 135,529.46 is: 186,881.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,063.91 : 270,352.07 = 135,529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,063.91/270,352.07 = 135,529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,063.91x = 270,352.07 × 135,529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,063.91x = 36,640,668,027.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,640,668,027.57/196,063.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,881.25

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