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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,294.77, 270,886.83 and 110,253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,294.77, 270,886.83 and 110,253.88 is: 152,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,294.77 : 270,886.83 = 110,253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,294.77/270,886.83 = 110,253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,294.77x = 270,886.83 × 110,253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,294.77x = 29,866,324,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,866,324,048.40/196,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,150.38

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