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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,270.44, 270,888.66 and 115,693.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,270.44, 270,888.66 and 115,693.32 is: 159,677.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,270.44 : 270,888.66 = 115,693.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,270.44/270,888.66 = 115,693.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,270.44x = 270,888.66 × 115,693.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,270.44x = 31,340,008,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340,008,425.75/196,270.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,677.68

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