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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,187.26, 270,719.70 and 110,126.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,187.26, 270,719.70 and 110,126.53 is: 151,964.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,187.26 : 270,719.70 = 110,126.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,187.26/270,719.70 = 110,126.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,187.26x = 270,719.70 × 110,126.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,187.26x = 29,813,421,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,813,421,163.64/196,187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151,964.10

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