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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,253.40, 270,814.25 and 111,370.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,253.40, 270,814.25 and 111,370.46 is: 153,682.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,253.40 : 270,814.25 = 111,370.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,253.40/270,814.25 = 111,370.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,253.40x = 270,814.25 × 111,370.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,253.40x = 30,160,707,597.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,160,707,597.06/196,253.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,682.47

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