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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,231.57, 270,802.40 and 110,209.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,231.57, 270,802.40 and 110,209.16 is: 152,090.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,231.57 : 270,802.40 = 110,209.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,231.57/270,802.40 = 110,209.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,231.57x = 270,802.40 × 110,209.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,231.57x = 29,844,905,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,844,905,155.94/196,231.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,090.23

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