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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,245.60, 270,815.66 and 110,205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,245.60, 270,815.66 and 110,205.38 is: 152,081.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,245.60 : 270,815.66 = 110,205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,245.60/270,815.66 = 110,205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,245.60x = 270,815.66 × 110,205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,245.60x = 29,845,342,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,845,342,720.25/196,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,081.59

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