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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,205.58, 270,755.73 and 111,320.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,205.58, 270,755.73 and 111,320.82 is: 153,618.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,205.58 : 270,755.73 = 111,320.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,205.58/270,755.73 = 111,320.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,205.58x = 270,755.73 × 111,320.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,205.58x = 30,140,749,883.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,140,749,883.30/196,205.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,618.21

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