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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,247.38, 270,750.52 and 111,315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,247.38, 270,750.52 and 111,315.24 is: 153,574.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,247.38 : 270,750.52 = 111,315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,247.38/270,750.52 = 111,315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,247.38x = 270,750.52 × 111,315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,247.38x = 30,138,659,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,138,659,113.92/196,247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,574.84

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