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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,257.20, 270,839.92 and 110,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,257.20, 270,839.92 and 110,223.04 is: 152,110.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,257.20 : 270,839.92 = 110,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,257.20/270,839.92 = 110,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,257.20x = 270,839.92 × 110,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,257.20x = 29,852,799,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,852,799,335.76/196,257.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,110.59

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