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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,169.76, 270,692.28 and 115,592.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,169.76, 270,692.28 and 115,592.04 is: 159,504.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,169.76 : 270,692.28 = 115,592.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,169.76/270,692.28 = 115,592.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,169.76x = 270,692.28 × 115,592.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,169.76x = 31,289,872,857.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,289,872,857.45/196,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,504.06

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