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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,185.24, 270,744.53 and 115,616.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,185.24, 270,744.53 and 115,616.16 is: 159,555.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,185.24 : 270,744.53 = 115,616.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,185.24/270,744.53 = 115,616.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,185.24x = 270,744.53 × 115,616.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,185.24x = 31,302,442,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,302,442,321.52/196,185.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,555.54

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