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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,186.26, 270,718.32 and 110,125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,186.26, 270,718.32 and 110,125.54 is: 151,962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,186.26 : 270,718.32 = 110,125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,186.26/270,718.32 = 110,125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,186.26x = 270,718.32 × 110,125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,186.26x = 29,813,001,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,001,177.89/196,186.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,962.74

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