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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,341.26, 270,944.88 and 115,773.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,341.26, 270,944.88 and 115,773.80 is: 159,764.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,341.26 : 270,944.88 = 115,773.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,341.26/270,944.88 = 115,773.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,341.26x = 270,944.88 × 115,773.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,341.26x = 31,368,318,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368,318,348.14/196,341.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,764.27

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