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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,160.58, 270,759.51 and 115,614.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,160.58, 270,759.51 and 115,614.18 is: 159,581.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,160.58 : 270,759.51 = 115,614.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,160.58/270,759.51 = 115,614.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,160.58x = 270,759.51 × 115,614.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,160.58x = 31,303,638,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,303,638,725.85/196,160.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,581.70

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