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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,307.93, 270,906.23 and 111,426.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,307.93, 270,906.23 and 111,426.41 is: 153,769.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,307.93 : 270,906.23 = 111,426.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,307.93/270,906.23 = 111,426.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,307.93x = 270,906.23 × 111,426.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,307.93x = 30,186,107,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,186,107,579.57/196,307.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,769.17

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