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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,162.46, 270,696 and 111,295.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,162.46, 270,696 and 111,295.52 is: 153,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,162.46 : 270,696 = 111,295.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,162.46/270,696 = 111,295.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,162.46x = 270,696 × 111,295.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,162.46x = 30,127,252,081.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127,252,081.92/196,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,583.17

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