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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,256.80, 270,835.68 and 111,375.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,256.80, 270,835.68 and 111,375.28 is: 153,698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,256.80 : 270,835.68 = 111,375.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,256.80/270,835.68 = 111,375.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,256.80x = 270,835.68 × 111,375.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,256.80x = 30,164,399,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,164,399,693.99/196,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,698.62

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