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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,252.40, 270,812.87 and 111,369.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,252.40, 270,812.87 and 111,369.46 is: 153,681.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,252.40 : 270,812.87 = 111,369.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,252.40/270,812.87 = 111,369.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,252.40x = 270,812.87 × 111,369.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,252.40x = 30,160,283,092.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160,283,092.95/196,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,681.09

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