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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,229.92, 270,834.61 and 111,354.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,229.92, 270,834.61 and 111,354.88 is: 153,690.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,229.92 : 270,834.61 = 111,354.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,229.92/270,834.61 = 111,354.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,229.92x = 270,834.61 × 111,354.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,229.92x = 30,158,754,142.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,158,754,142.22/196,229.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,690.91

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