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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,203.02, 270,755.07 and 114,546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,203.02, 270,755.07 and 114,546.92 is: 158,071.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,203.02 : 270,755.07 = 114,546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,203.02/270,755.07 = 114,546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,203.02x = 270,755.07 × 114,546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,203.02x = 31,014,159,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,014,159,342.88/196,203.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,071.77

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