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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,101.99, 270,530.87 and 115,490.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,101.99, 270,530.87 and 115,490.93 is: 159,324.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,101.99 : 270,530.87 = 115,490.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,101.99/270,530.87 = 115,490.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,101.99x = 270,530.87 × 115,490.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,101.99x = 31,243,859,839.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,243,859,839.90/196,101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,324.54

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