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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,209.41, 270,772.39 and 110,173.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,209.41, 270,772.39 and 110,173.19 is: 152,040.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,209.41 : 270,772.39 = 110,173.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,209.41/270,772.39 = 110,173.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,209.41x = 270,772.39 × 110,173.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,209.41x = 29,831,857,825.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,831,857,825.49/196,209.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,040.91

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