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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,095.52, 270,638.97 and 110,059.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,095.52, 270,638.97 and 110,059.63 is: 151,897.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,095.52 : 270,638.97 = 110,059.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,095.52/270,638.97 = 110,059.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,095.52x = 270,638.97 × 110,059.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,095.52x = 29,786,423,586.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,786,423,586.65/196,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,897.52

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