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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,275.96, 270,858.06 and 115,706.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,275.96, 270,858.06 and 115,706.88 is: 159,673.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,275.96 : 270,858.06 = 115,706.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,275.96/270,858.06 = 115,706.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,275.96x = 270,858.06 × 115,706.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,275.96x = 31,340,141,045.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,340,141,045.45/196,275.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,673.86

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