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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,099.92, 270,616.14 and 111,217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,099.92, 270,616.14 and 111,217.59 is: 153,479.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,099.92 : 270,616.14 = 111,217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,099.92/270,616.14 = 111,217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,099.92x = 270,616.14 × 111,217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,099.92x = 30,097,274,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,097,274,905.90/196,099.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,479.28

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