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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,083.18, 270,584.91 and 111,208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,083.18, 270,584.91 and 111,208.14 is: 153,461.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,083.18 : 270,584.91 = 111,208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,083.18/270,584.91 = 111,208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,083.18x = 270,584.91 × 111,208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,083.18x = 30,091,244,553.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,091,244,553.17/196,083.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,461.63

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