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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,150.08, 270,679.14 and 111,265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,150.08, 270,679.14 and 111,265.32 is: 153,541.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,150.08 : 270,679.14 = 111,265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,150.08/270,679.14 = 111,265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,150.08x = 270,679.14 × 111,265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,150.08x = 30,117,201,129.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,117,201,129.42/196,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,541.62

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