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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,313.93, 270,842.06 and 111,381.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,313.93, 270,842.06 and 111,381.78 is: 153,666.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,313.93 : 270,842.06 = 111,381.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,313.93/270,842.06 = 111,381.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,313.93x = 270,842.06 × 111,381.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,313.93x = 30,166,872,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166,872,035.78/196,313.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,666.49

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