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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,256.64, 270,915.84 and 148,523.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,256.64, 270,915.84 and 148,523.52 is: 205,024.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,256.64 : 270,915.84 = 148,523.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,256.64/270,915.84 = 148,523.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,256.64x = 270,915.84 × 148,523.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,256.64x = 40,237,374,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,237,374,180.56/196,256.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,024.27

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