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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,099.74, 270,527.76 and 115,488.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,099.74, 270,527.76 and 115,488.68 is: 159,321.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,099.74 : 270,527.76 = 115,488.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,099.74/270,527.76 = 115,488.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,099.74x = 270,527.76 × 115,488.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,099.74x = 31,242,892,553.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,242,892,553.12/196,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,321.44

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