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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,291.76, 270,890.88 and 111,416.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,291.76, 270,890.88 and 111,416.72 is: 153,759.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,291.76 : 270,890.88 = 111,416.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,291.76/270,890.88 = 111,416.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,291.76x = 270,890.88 × 111,416.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,291.76x = 30,181,773,327.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,181,773,327.51/196,291.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,759.76

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