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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,254.80, 270,832.92 and 111,373.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,254.80, 270,832.92 and 111,373.28 is: 153,695.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,254.80 : 270,832.92 = 111,373.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,254.80/270,832.92 = 111,373.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,254.80x = 270,832.92 × 111,373.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,254.80x = 30,163,550,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,163,550,632.38/196,254.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,695.86

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