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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,237.36, 270,800.04 and 111,349.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,237.36, 270,800.04 and 111,349.36 is: 153,657.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,237.36 : 270,800.04 = 111,349.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,237.36/270,800.04 = 111,349.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,237.36x = 270,800.04 × 111,349.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,237.36x = 30,153,411,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153,411,141.97/196,237.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,657.85

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