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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,250.06, 270,827.94 and 110,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,250.06, 270,827.94 and 110,227.68 is: 152,115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,250.06 : 270,827.94 = 110,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,250.06/270,827.94 = 110,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,250.06x = 270,827.94 × 110,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,250.06x = 29,852,735,505.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,852,735,505.38/196,250.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,115.80

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