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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,268.36, 270,846.04 and 114,610.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,268.36, 270,846.04 and 114,610.64 is: 158,160.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,268.36 : 270,846.04 = 114,610.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,268.36/270,846.04 = 114,610.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,268.36x = 270,846.04 × 114,610.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,268.36x = 31,041,837,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,041,837,985.87/196,268.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158,160.17

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