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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,303.23, 270,884.39 and 110,257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,303.23, 270,884.39 and 110,257.74 is: 152,147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,303.23 : 270,884.39 = 110,257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,303.23/270,884.39 = 110,257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,303.23x = 270,884.39 × 110,257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,303.23x = 29,867,100,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,867,100,091.39/196,303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152,147.78

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