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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,098.96, 270,611.28 and 111,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,098.96, 270,611.28 and 111,214.20 is: 153,472.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,098.96 : 270,611.28 = 111,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,098.96/270,611.28 = 111,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,098.96x = 270,611.28 × 111,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,098.96x = 30,095,817,016.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,095,817,016.18/196,098.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,472.60

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