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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,251.15, 270,811.15 and 111,368.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,251.15, 270,811.15 and 111,368.21 is: 153,679.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,251.15 : 270,811.15 = 111,368.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,251.15/270,811.15 = 111,368.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,251.15x = 270,811.15 × 111,368.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,251.15x = 30,159,753,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,159,753,422.15/196,251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,679.37

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