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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,259.90, 270,823.22 and 111,376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,259.90, 270,823.22 and 111,376.94 is: 153,691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,259.90 : 270,823.22 = 111,376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,259.90/270,823.22 = 111,376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,259.90x = 270,823.22 × 111,376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,259.90x = 30,163,461,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,163,461,524.55/196,259.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,691.41

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