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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,206.14, 270,769.66 and 110,171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,206.14, 270,769.66 and 110,171.99 is: 152,040.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,206.14 : 270,769.66 = 110,171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,206.14/270,769.66 = 110,171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,206.14x = 270,769.66 × 110,171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,206.14x = 29,831,231,659.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831,231,659.93/196,206.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,040.26

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