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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,225.40, 270,791.58 and 111,342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,225.40, 270,791.58 and 111,342.24 is: 153,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,225.40 : 270,791.58 = 111,342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,225.40/270,791.58 = 111,342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,225.40x = 270,791.58 × 111,342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,225.40x = 30,150,541,090.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,150,541,090.34/196,225.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,652.59

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