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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,246.32, 270,749.04 and 111,314.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,246.32, 270,749.04 and 111,314.16 is: 153,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,246.32 : 270,749.04 = 111,314.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,246.32/270,749.04 = 111,314.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,246.32x = 270,749.04 × 111,314.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,246.32x = 30,138,201,958.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,138,201,958.41/196,246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,573.34

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