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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,338.24, 270,937.44 and 111,443.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,338.24, 270,937.44 and 111,443.76 is: 153,787.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,338.24 : 270,937.44 = 111,443.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,338.24/270,937.44 = 111,443.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,338.24x = 270,937.44 × 111,443.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,338.24x = 30,194,287,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,194,287,038.37/196,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153,787.09

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