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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,202.02, 270,753.69 and 114,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,202.02, 270,753.69 and 114,545.92 is: 158,070.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,202.02 : 270,753.69 = 114,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,202.02/270,753.69 = 114,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,202.02x = 270,753.69 × 114,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,202.02x = 31,013,730,514.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013,730,514.44/196,202.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,070.39

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