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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,227.17, 270,830.81 and 111,352.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,227.17, 270,830.81 and 111,352.13 is: 153,687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,227.17 : 270,830.81 = 111,352.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,227.17/270,830.81 = 111,352.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,227.17x = 270,830.81 × 111,352.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,227.17x = 30,157,586,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157,586,487.35/196,227.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,687.11

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