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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,182.26, 270,712.80 and 110,121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,182.26, 270,712.80 and 110,121.53 is: 151,957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,182.26 : 270,712.80 = 110,121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,182.26/270,712.80 = 110,121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,182.26x = 270,712.80 × 110,121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,182.26x = 29,811,306,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,811,306,373.02/196,182.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,957.20

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