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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,199.02, 270,749.55 and 114,542.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,199.02, 270,749.55 and 114,542.92 is: 158,066.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,199.02 : 270,749.55 = 114,542.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,199.02/270,749.55 = 114,542.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,199.02x = 270,749.55 × 114,542.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,199.02x = 31,012,444,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,012,444,045.69/196,199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,066.25

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