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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,203.71, 270,752.95 and 111,325.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,203.71, 270,752.95 and 111,325.43 is: 153,624.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,203.71 : 270,752.95 = 111,325.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,203.71/270,752.95 = 111,325.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,203.71x = 270,752.95 × 111,325.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,203.71x = 30,141,688,582.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141,688,582.52/196,203.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,624.46

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