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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,259.44, 270,873.48 and 115,682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,259.44, 270,873.48 and 115,682.32 is: 159,662.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,259.44 : 270,873.48 = 115,682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,259.44/270,873.48 = 115,682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,259.44x = 270,873.48 × 115,682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,259.44x = 31,335,272,592.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,335,272,592.87/196,259.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,662.50

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