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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,169.58, 270,706.02 and 111,284.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,169.58, 270,706.02 and 111,284.82 is: 153,568.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,169.58 : 270,706.02 = 111,284.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,169.58/270,706.02 = 111,284.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,169.58x = 270,706.02 × 111,284.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,169.58x = 30,125,470,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,125,470,708.62/196,169.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,568.51

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