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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,173.36, 270,715.23 and 110,134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,173.36, 270,715.23 and 110,134.35 is: 151,983.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,173.36 : 270,715.23 = 110,134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,173.36/270,715.23 = 110,134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,173.36x = 270,715.23 × 110,134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,173.36x = 29,815,045,891.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,815,045,891.15/196,173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,983.15

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