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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,299.30, 270,872.69 and 110,267.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,299.30, 270,872.69 and 110,267.94 is: 152,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,299.30 : 270,872.69 = 110,267.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,299.30/270,872.69 = 110,267.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,299.30x = 270,872.69 × 110,267.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,299.30x = 29,868,573,528.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,868,573,528.56/196,299.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,158.33

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