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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,088.22, 270,654.77 and 115,541.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,088.22, 270,654.77 and 115,541.01 is: 159,477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,088.22 : 270,654.77 = 115,541.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,088.22/270,654.77 = 115,541.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,088.22x = 270,654.77 × 115,541.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,088.22x = 31,271,724,909.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,271,724,909.41/196,088.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,477.84

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