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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,292.76, 270,892.26 and 111,417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,292.76, 270,892.26 and 111,417.72 is: 153,761.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,292.76 : 270,892.26 = 111,417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,292.76/270,892.26 = 111,417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,292.76x = 270,892.26 × 111,417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,292.76x = 30,182,197,974.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,182,197,974.85/196,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,761.14

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