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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,074.56, 270,630.96 and 111,241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,074.56, 270,630.96 and 111,241.28 is: 153,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,074.56 : 270,630.96 = 111,241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,074.56/270,630.96 = 111,241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,074.56x = 270,630.96 × 111,241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,074.56x = 30,105,334,398.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,105,334,398.03/196,074.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,540.24

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