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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,223.88, 270,785.50 and 110,183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,223.88, 270,785.50 and 110,183.54 is: 152,051.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,223.88 : 270,785.50 = 110,183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,223.88/270,785.50 = 110,183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,223.88x = 270,785.50 × 110,183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,223.88x = 29,836,103,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,836,103,341.28/196,223.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,051.33

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