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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,294.30, 270,865.79 and 110,262.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,294.30, 270,865.79 and 110,262.94 is: 152,151.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,294.30 : 270,865.79 = 110,262.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,294.30/270,865.79 = 110,262.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,294.30x = 270,865.79 × 110,262.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,294.30x = 29,866,458,350.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866,458,350.82/196,294.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,151.43

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