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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,322.64, 270,939.24 and 111,445.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,322.64, 270,939.24 and 111,445.18 is: 153,802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,322.64 : 270,939.24 = 111,445.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,322.64/270,939.24 = 111,445.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,322.64x = 270,939.24 × 111,445.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,322.64x = 30,194,872,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194,872,370.86/196,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,802.29

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