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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,156.08, 270,753.30 and 115,609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,156.08, 270,753.30 and 115,609.68 is: 159,575.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,156.08 : 270,753.30 = 115,609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,156.08/270,753.30 = 115,609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,156.08x = 270,753.30 × 115,609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,156.08x = 31,301,702,371.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301,702,371.94/196,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,575.49

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