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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,183.28, 270,741.82 and 115,614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,183.28, 270,741.82 and 115,614.20 is: 159,552.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,183.28 : 270,741.82 = 115,614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,183.28/270,741.82 = 115,614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,183.28x = 270,741.82 × 115,614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,183.28x = 31,301,598,925.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301,598,925.84/196,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,552.84

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