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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,227.20, 270,795.38 and 111,337.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,227.20, 270,795.38 and 111,337.58 is: 153,646.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,227.20 : 270,795.38 = 111,337.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,227.20/270,795.38 = 111,337.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,227.20x = 270,795.38 × 111,337.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,227.20x = 30,149,702,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,149,702,284.38/196,227.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,646.91

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