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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,198.02, 270,748.17 and 114,541.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,198.02, 270,748.17 and 114,541.92 is: 158,064.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,198.02 : 270,748.17 = 114,541.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,198.02/270,748.17 = 114,541.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,198.02x = 270,748.17 × 114,541.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,198.02x = 31,012,015,228.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012,015,228.29/196,198.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,064.87

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