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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,076.16, 270,660.96 and 153,463.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,076.16, 270,660.96 and 153,463.68 is: 211,839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,076.16 : 270,660.96 = 153,463.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,076.16/270,660.96 = 153,463.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,076.16x = 270,660.96 × 153,463.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,076.16x = 41,536,626,953.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,536,626,953.93/196,076.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,839.25

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