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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,253.31, 270,836.11 and 110,227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,253.31, 270,836.11 and 110,227.43 is: 152,117.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,253.31 : 270,836.11 = 110,227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,253.31/270,836.11 = 110,227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,253.31x = 270,836.11 × 110,227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,253.31x = 29,853,568,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,853,568,551.34/196,253.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,117.53

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