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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,257.15, 270,834.11 and 110,204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,257.15, 270,834.11 and 110,204.17 is: 152,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,257.15 : 270,834.11 = 110,204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,257.15/270,834.11 = 110,204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,257.15x = 270,834.11 × 110,204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,257.15x = 29,847,047,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,847,047,749.22/196,257.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,081.32

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