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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,205.04, 270,901.84 and 153,232.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,205.04, 270,901.84 and 153,232.96 is: 211,569.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,205.04 : 270,901.84 = 153,232.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,205.04/270,901.84 = 153,232.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,205.04x = 270,901.84 × 153,232.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,205.04x = 41,511,090,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,511,090,812.65/196,205.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211,569.95

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